1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S208 CGH
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 79,262 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S208 CGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 79,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S208 CGH 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 (S208 CGH) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S208 CGH Mileage History
- 09/10/202356,556 mi
- 21/11/202468,405 mi+11,849 mi
- 21/11/202468,414 mi+9 mi
- 24/11/202579,262 mi+10,848 mi
- 24/11/202579,262 mi
Average of roughly 10,673 miles per year across 5 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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