1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · R203 ALD
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1998. Recorded mileage 137,806 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1800cc
R203 ALD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 137,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R203 ALD Mileage History
- 07/02/2022136,870 mi
- 18/04/2023137,806 mi+936 mi
Average of roughly 786 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R203 ALD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R203 ALD) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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