1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · R907 SST
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 116,586 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/03/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
R907 SST Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2014
- 116,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R907 SST Mileage History
- 07/12/200572,742 mi
- 21/12/200679,937 mi+7,195 mi
- 08/12/200786,228 mi+6,291 mi
- 05/12/200888,968 mi+2,740 mi
- 07/12/200992,472 mi+3,504 mi
- 07/12/200992,472 mi
- 17/12/201096,477 mi+4,005 mi
- 10/07/201298,577 mi+2,100 mi
- 17/07/2013109,174 mi+10,597 mi
- 22/07/2013109,319 mi+145 mi
- 11/06/2014116,586 mi+7,267 mi
- 14/06/2014116,586 mi
Average of roughly 5,148 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R907 SST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R907 SST) between December 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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