1998 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R430 BOC
1998 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 115,281 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1984cc
R430 BOC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2023
- 115,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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R430 BOC Mileage History
- 26/01/2022115,180 mi
- 27/01/2022115,180 mi
- 24/06/2023115,281 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R430 BOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R430 BOC) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2023 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested n/s front to rear brake pipes burst (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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