1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S680 DVA
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 157,243 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
S680 DVA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2010
- 157,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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S680 DVA Mileage History
- 21/03/2006100,737 mi
- 21/03/2007113,665 mi+12,928 mi
- 20/03/2008128,057 mi+14,392 mi
- 20/03/2008128,057 mi
- 23/03/2009141,989 mi+13,932 mi
- 27/03/2009142,148 mi+159 mi
- 25/03/2010157,243 mi+15,095 mi
Average of roughly 14,087 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S680 DVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S680 DVA) between March 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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