1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S214 XON
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 85,768 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1600cc
S214 XON Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2014
- 85,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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S214 XON Mileage History
- 10/10/200544,367 mi
- 03/10/200652,697 mi+8,330 mi
- 06/07/200755,120 mi+2,423 mi
- 26/08/200861,358 mi+6,238 mi
- 25/08/200964,025 mi+2,667 mi
- 06/09/201067,097 mi+3,072 mi
- 06/09/201067,099 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/201172,045 mi+4,946 mi
- 24/08/201276,798 mi+4,753 mi
- 24/08/201276,798 mi
- 06/09/201381,384 mi+4,586 mi
- 06/09/201381,384 mi
- 26/08/201485,768 mi+4,384 mi
- 29/08/201485,768 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
S214 XON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S214 XON) between October 2005 and August 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2014 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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