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1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S254 JJT

S254 JJT

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 212,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1900cc

S254 JJT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2024
  • 212,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S254 JJT Mileage History

  1. 23/12/2022191,990 mi
  2. 22/12/2023202,446 mi+10,456 mi
  3. 29/12/2023202,478 mi+32 mi
  4. 20/12/2024212,369 mi+9,891 mi
  5. 28/12/2024212,693 mi+324 mi

Average of roughly 10,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S254 JJT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S254 JJT) between December 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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