1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · R964 FGY
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 181,373 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R964 FGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 181,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R964 FGY Mileage History
- 08/03/2023164,318 mi
- 10/04/2024168,249 mi+3,931 mi
- 18/04/2024168,347 mi+98 mi
- 11/04/2025174,571 mi+6,224 mi
- 14/04/2026181,373 mi+6,802 mi
Average of roughly 5,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R964 FGY 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 (R964 FGY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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