1998 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R355 ABT
1998 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 36,248 km. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 36,248 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2790cc
R355 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 36,248 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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R355 ABT Odometer History
- 08/10/202129,089 mi
- 28/09/202230,773 km
- 27/09/202332,943 km+2,170 km
- 27/09/202434,535 mi
- 26/09/202536,248 km
Average of roughly 1,805 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R355 ABT 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 (R355 ABT) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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