1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S254 BJO
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 157,054 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S254 BJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 157,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S254 BJO 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 (S254 BJO) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
S254 BJO Mileage History
- 03/02/2023122,921 mi
- 07/02/2023122,922 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/2024133,431 mi+10,509 mi
- 10/02/2025157,054 mi+23,623 mi
Average of roughly 16,892 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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