Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S201 AEJ

S201 AEJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 166,198 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11/09/2014
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
166,198 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/09/2014
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1900cc

S201 AEJ Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2014
  • 166,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S201 AEJ Mileage History

  1. 04/08/200678,910 mi
  2. 05/09/200792,941 mi+14,031 mi
  3. 08/09/2008105,332 mi+12,391 mi
  4. 27/05/2009112,967 mi+7,635 mi
  5. 27/05/2009112,967 mi
  6. 20/08/2010123,173 mi+10,206 mi
  7. 12/09/2011134,482 mi+11,309 mi
  8. 12/09/2011134,482 mi
  9. 11/09/2012145,715 mi+11,233 mi
  10. 11/09/2012145,715 mi
  11. 11/09/2013156,840 mi+11,125 mi
  12. 12/09/2013156,840 mi
  13. 10/09/2014166,198 mi+9,358 mi

Average of roughly 10,774 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

S201 AEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 08:19
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 (S201 AEJ) between August 2006 and September 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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