1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S185 APG
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1998. Recorded mileage 42,493 miles. MOT valid until 24/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,493 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
S185 APG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 42,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S185 APG Mileage History
- 28/07/200513,065 mi
- 28/07/200614,202 mi+1,137 mi
- 30/07/200715,367 mi+1,165 mi
- 30/07/200715,367 mi
- 28/07/200816,031 mi+664 mi
- 03/08/200916,978 mi+947 mi
- 04/08/201017,623 mi+645 mi
- 01/08/201118,782 mi+1,159 mi
- 01/08/201118,782 mi
- 24/07/201219,458 mi+676 mi
- 24/07/201219,458 mi
- 10/04/201319,929 mi+471 mi
- 25/02/201420,676 mi+747 mi
- 26/02/201420,676 mi
- 16/02/201521,255 mi+579 mi
- 22/02/201621,826 mi+571 mi
- 28/01/201722,041 mi+215 mi
- 21/02/201822,475 mi+434 mi
- 25/03/201924,724 mi+2,249 mi
- 16/03/202029,108 mi+4,384 mi
- 25/03/202132,297 mi+3,189 mi
- 24/03/202234,979 mi+2,682 mi
- 20/03/202336,572 mi+1,593 mi
- 11/03/202437,653 mi+1,081 mi
- 17/03/202539,473 mi+1,820 mi
- 16/03/202642,493 mi+3,020 mi
- 16/03/202642,493 mi
Average of roughly 1,426 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
S185 APG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S185 APG) between July 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)”.
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