1998 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R355 ABT
1998 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 40,324 km. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 40,324 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R355 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 40,324 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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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 September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 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 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.
R355 ABT Odometer History
- 28/09/202230,773 km
- 27/09/202332,943 km+2,170 km
- 27/09/202434,535 mi
- 26/09/202536,248 km
- 01/10/202640,324 km+4,076 km
Average of roughly 2,383 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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