1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S742 BDU
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 157,413 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S742 BDU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 157,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S742 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S742 BDU) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
S742 BDU Mileage History
- 05/08/2022157,406 mi
- 26/10/2023157,409 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/2024157,413 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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