1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S261 AOO
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 95,595 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S261 AOO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 95,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S261 AOO Mileage History
- 04/07/202285,714 mi
- 03/07/202388,615 mi+2,901 mi
- 29/05/202490,898 mi+2,283 mi
- 21/05/202595,595 mi+4,697 mi
Average of roughly 3,431 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S261 AOO 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 (S261 AOO) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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