1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R624 AJA
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 42,033 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R624 AJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 42,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R624 AJA Mileage History
- 15/05/202337,986 mi
- 17/05/202439,332 mi+1,346 mi
- 14/05/202540,899 mi+1,567 mi
- 16/07/202642,013 mi+1,114 mi
- 10/08/202642,033 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R624 AJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R624 AJA) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Touching The Strutt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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