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1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · R773 JGG

R773 JGG

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 102,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/11/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2013)
Recorded Mileage
102,936 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/11/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1598cc

R773 JGG Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2012
  • 102,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R773 JGG Mileage History

  1. 24/02/200648,781 mi
  2. 15/02/200753,862 mi+5,081 mi
  3. 15/02/200753,866 mi+4 mi
  4. 01/03/200867,466 mi+13,600 mi
  5. 01/03/200867,467 mi+1 mi
  6. 16/02/200974,326 mi+6,859 mi
  7. 17/02/200974,328 mi+2 mi
  8. 29/10/200979,527 mi+5,199 mi
  9. 26/10/201088,115 mi+8,588 mi
  10. 22/10/201196,347 mi+8,232 mi
  11. 31/10/201196,347 mi
  12. 10/11/2012102,936 mi+6,589 mi
  13. 12/11/2012102,936 mi

Average of roughly 8,063 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R773 JGG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 05:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R773 JGG) between February 2006 and November 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 12 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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