1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · S841 BAF
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1998. Recorded mileage 72,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1400cc
S841 BAF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 72,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S841 BAF Mileage History
- 08/08/200617,354 mi
- 08/08/200718,898 mi+1,544 mi
- 06/08/200820,110 mi+1,212 mi
- 28/07/200921,269 mi+1,159 mi
- 23/07/201022,360 mi+1,091 mi
- 20/07/201123,450 mi+1,090 mi
- 30/07/201227,060 mi+3,610 mi
- 29/07/201333,270 mi+6,210 mi
- 01/08/201437,517 mi+4,247 mi
- 01/08/201437,517 mi
- 03/08/2015416,667 mi+379,150 mi
- 03/08/2015416,667 mi
- 27/07/201645,844 mi-370,823 mi
- 27/07/201645,847 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/201749,978 mi+4,131 mi
- 02/08/201853,381 mi+3,403 mi
- 02/08/201853,381 mi
- 01/08/201957,270 mi+3,889 mi
- 04/08/202061,579 mi+4,309 mi
- 09/08/202166,537 mi+4,958 mi
- 09/08/202272,897 mi+6,360 mi
Average of roughly 3,471 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S841 BAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S841 BAF) between August 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)”.
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