1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · S383 VLS
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 104,122 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1400cc
S383 VLS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2014
- 104,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 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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S383 VLS Mileage History
- 27/06/200666,702 mi
- 08/09/200772,869 mi+6,167 mi
- 19/10/200773,334 mi+465 mi
- 18/10/200872,823 mi-511 mi
- 18/10/200876,823 mi+4,000 mi
- 26/10/200980,836 mi+4,013 mi
- 26/10/200980,836 mi
- 19/08/201083,807 mi+2,971 mi
- 24/02/201184,782 mi+975 mi
- 27/02/201293,328 mi+8,546 mi
- 04/03/201399,758 mi+6,430 mi
- 18/02/2014104,119 mi+4,361 mi
- 20/02/2014104,122 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,890 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S383 VLS 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 (S383 VLS) between June 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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