1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S201 AEJ
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 166,198 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1900cc
S201 AEJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2014
- 166,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S201 AEJ Mileage History
- 04/08/200678,910 mi
- 05/09/200792,941 mi+14,031 mi
- 08/09/2008105,332 mi+12,391 mi
- 27/05/2009112,967 mi+7,635 mi
- 27/05/2009112,967 mi
- 20/08/2010123,173 mi+10,206 mi
- 12/09/2011134,482 mi+11,309 mi
- 12/09/2011134,482 mi
- 11/09/2012145,715 mi+11,233 mi
- 11/09/2012145,715 mi
- 11/09/2013156,840 mi+11,125 mi
- 12/09/2013156,840 mi
- 10/09/2014166,198 mi+9,358 mi
Average of roughly 10,774 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
S201 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S201 AEJ) between August 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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