1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R977 BDL
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 98,032 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R977 BDL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 98,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R977 BDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (R977 BDL) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
R977 BDL Mileage History
- 17/11/202297,386 mi
- 07/11/202497,941 mi+555 mi
- 11/11/202497,942 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202598,032 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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