The road tax status for S154 ABW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S154 ABW?

The MOT for S154 ABW is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 April 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of S154 ABW?

The recorded mileage for S154 ABW is 120,576 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S154 ABW ULEZ compliant?

No, S154 ABW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S154 ABW

S154 ABW

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1998. Recorded mileage 120,576 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 20/04/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 120,576 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 20/04/2023

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Mileage: 120,576 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1595cc

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S154 ABW Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2022
120,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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S154 ABW Mileage History

19/04/2022120,575 mi
22/04/2022120,576 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 126 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S154 ABW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 23:34

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S154 ABW) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2022 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.

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