1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R168 ALD
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 149,511 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,511 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
R168 ALD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 149,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R168 ALD Mileage History
- 04/10/2021148,975 mi
- 28/09/2022149,121 mi+146 mi
- 15/04/2025149,169 mi+48 mi
- 30/04/2025149,169 mi
- 12/05/2026149,511 mi+342 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R168 ALD 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 (R168 ALD) between October 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
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