1998 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · R862 AAT
1998 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 157,489 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,489 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
R862 AAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 157,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R862 AAT Mileage History
- 21/04/2022149,547 mi
- 20/04/2023150,582 mi+1,035 mi
- 30/04/2024151,740 mi+1,158 mi
- 16/04/2025152,886 mi+1,146 mi
- 28/05/2026157,489 mi+4,603 mi
Average of roughly 1,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R862 AAT 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 (R862 AAT) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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