1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S540 DGK
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 130,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,278 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
S540 DGK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2017
- 130,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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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S540 DGK Mileage History
- 26/05/200668,667 mi
- 01/06/200777,393 mi+8,726 mi
- 27/05/200889,221 mi+11,828 mi
- 01/06/200995,862 mi+6,641 mi
- 08/06/2010102,364 mi+6,502 mi
- 09/06/2010102,366 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/2011109,334 mi+6,968 mi
- 07/06/2011109,336 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2012115,158 mi+5,822 mi
- 18/10/2012115,159 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/2013117,636 mi+2,477 mi
- 19/10/2013117,636 mi
- 18/10/2014119,540 mi+1,904 mi
- 18/10/2014119,540 mi
- 20/10/2015120,824 mi+1,284 mi
- 27/10/2016122,364 mi+1,540 mi
- 27/10/2016122,364 mi
- 25/10/2017130,273 mi+7,909 mi
- 25/10/2017130,278 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,396 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
S540 DGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S540 DGK) between May 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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