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1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · S940 BWV

S940 BWV

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1998. Recorded mileage 122,865 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1800cc

S940 BWV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
  • 122,865 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S940 BWV Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2023100,879 mi
  2. 06/06/2024111,717 mi+10,838 mi
  3. 07/06/2024111,717 mi
  4. 05/06/2025122,865 mi+11,148 mi
  5. 09/06/2025122,865 mi

Average of roughly 10,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S940 BWV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (S940 BWV) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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