1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol/gas · S945 KGM
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol/gas). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 170,395 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL/GAS · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S945 KGM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2016
- 170,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S945 KGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S945 KGM) between October 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2016 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 (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
S945 KGM Mileage History
- 24/10/200524,382 mi
- 16/11/200634,877 mi+10,495 mi
- 14/11/200742,779 mi+7,902 mi
- 14/11/200742,783 mi+4 mi
- 14/11/200853,332 mi+10,549 mi
- 17/11/200965,945 mi+12,613 mi
- 15/11/201077,426 mi+11,481 mi
- 17/11/201195,040 mi+17,614 mi
- 09/11/2012113,388 mi+18,348 mi
- 15/11/2013137,097 mi+23,709 mi
- 12/11/2014154,441 mi+17,344 mi
- 14/11/2014154,446 mi+5 mi
- 17/11/2015162,667 mi+8,221 mi
- 17/11/2015162,667 mi
- 24/11/2016170,393 mi+7,726 mi
- 29/11/2016170,395 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,155 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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