1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S757 JRS
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 83,217 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,217 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
S757 JRS Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2008
- 83,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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S757 JRS Mileage History
- 23/08/200556,851 mi
- 16/08/200662,863 mi+6,012 mi
- 04/09/200771,491 mi+8,628 mi
- 04/09/200771,491 mi
- 26/09/200883,217 mi+11,726 mi
- 27/09/200883,217 mi
Average of roughly 8,516 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S757 JRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S757 JRS) between August 2005 and September 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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