1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R722 BUJ
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 171,966 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R722 BUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 171,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R722 BUJ Mileage History
- 11/03/2023151,593 mi
- 04/03/2024157,822 mi+6,229 mi
- 04/03/2024157,824 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2025165,449 mi+7,625 mi
- 07/03/2026171,966 mi+6,517 mi
Average of roughly 6,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R722 BUJ 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 (R722 BUJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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