1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S926 BWV
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07/08/1998. Recorded mileage 131,753 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,753 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
S926 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 131,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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S926 BWV Mileage History
- 18/07/2023112,882 mi
- 26/06/2024124,145 mi+11,263 mi
- 02/07/2024124,273 mi+128 mi
- 17/07/2025131,695 mi+7,422 mi
- 22/12/2025131,753 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 7,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S926 BWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S926 BWV) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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