1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S414 EVK
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 149,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/04/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1900cc
S414 EVK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2015
- 149,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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S414 EVK Mileage History
- 21/08/2006102,067 mi
- 21/08/2006102,067 mi
- 14/08/2007110,780 mi+8,713 mi
- 21/07/2008118,190 mi+7,410 mi
- 04/08/2008118,190 mi
- 01/09/2009124,842 mi+6,652 mi
- 26/08/2010129,771 mi+4,929 mi
- 26/08/2010129,771 mi
- 01/09/2011136,730 mi+6,959 mi
- 13/09/2011136,730 mi
- 18/08/2012140,770 mi+4,040 mi
- 16/01/2014144,400 mi+3,630 mi
- 16/01/2015149,408 mi+5,008 mi
Average of roughly 5,632 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S414 EVK MOT History
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 (S414 EVK) between August 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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