Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S637 BTN

S637 BTN

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 162,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 18/10/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (16/06/2022)
Recorded Mileage
162,254 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/10/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 16/06/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1600cc
Mechanical Assessment

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S637 BTN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
  • 162,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S637 BTN Mileage History

  1. 19/10/2021162,235 mi
  2. 20/10/2021162,254 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 9,049 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S637 BTN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 14:48
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S637 BTN) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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