1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S988 LGF
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 86,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/01/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,498 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
S988 LGF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2015
- 86,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
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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S988 LGF Mileage History
- 14/07/200614,766 mi
- 14/07/200614,773 mi+7 mi
- 19/07/200717,825 mi+3,052 mi
- 02/08/200829,158 mi+11,333 mi
- 24/08/200944,303 mi+15,145 mi
- 04/09/200944,309 mi+6 mi
- 02/10/201052,327 mi+8,018 mi
- 30/10/201052,371 mi+44 mi
- 03/11/201158,760 mi+6,389 mi
- 12/12/201264,570 mi+5,810 mi
- 14/02/201473,862 mi+9,292 mi
- 19/02/201473,864 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/201586,498 mi+12,634 mi
Average of roughly 8,139 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S988 LGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S988 LGF) between July 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2015 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 (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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