1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S285 ABB
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 174,233 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S285 ABB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2019
- 174,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S285 ABB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S285 ABB) between February 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
S285 ABB Mileage History
- 14/02/200657,987 mi
- 09/02/200767,685 mi+9,698 mi
- 19/02/200767,695 mi+10 mi
- 15/02/200875,621 mi+7,926 mi
- 12/02/200983,557 mi+7,936 mi
- 19/02/201093,758 mi+10,201 mi
- 12/02/2011102,553 mi+8,795 mi
- 14/02/2011102,553 mi
- 17/02/2012111,982 mi+9,429 mi
- 18/02/2012111,982 mi
- 15/02/2013120,323 mi+8,341 mi
- 18/02/2013120,331 mi+8 mi
- 10/02/2014130,087 mi+9,756 mi
- 30/01/2015138,843 mi+8,756 mi
- 30/01/2015138,843 mi
- 12/02/2016148,571 mi+9,728 mi
- 27/01/2017155,157 mi+6,586 mi
- 12/02/2018165,583 mi+10,426 mi
- 29/03/2019174,233 mi+8,650 mi
Average of roughly 8,862 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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