No, S427 CGU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S427 CGU?

The MOT for S427 CGU is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of S427 CGU?

The recorded mileage for S427 CGU is 66,343 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S427 CGU ULEZ compliant?

No, S427 CGU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · S427 CGU

S427 CGU

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 66,343 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/08/2018
Road Tax: Untaxed (03/08/2018)
Recorded Mileage: 66,343 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/08/2018

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 03/08/2018

Mileage: 66,343 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1400cc

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S427 CGU Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2017
66,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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S427 CGU Mileage History

01/08/200627,640 mi
03/08/200627,640 mi
30/07/200733,173 mi+5,533 mi
30/07/200762,359 mi+29,186 mi
28/07/200837,947 mi-24,412 mi
28/07/200837,947 mi
18/07/200941,011 mi+3,064 mi
18/07/200941,011 mi
20/07/201043,195 mi+2,184 mi
07/07/201144,979 mi+1,784 mi
13/07/201250,331 mi+5,352 mi
26/07/201355,867 mi+5,536 mi
28/07/201461,275 mi+5,408 mi
29/07/201461,275 mi
31/07/201563,107 mi+1,832 mi
03/08/201563,191 mi+84 mi
30/07/201664,837 mi+1,646 mi
01/08/201766,343 mi+1,506 mi
03/08/201766,343 mi

Average of roughly 3,517 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S427 CGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:24

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S427 CGU) between August 2006 and August 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 03 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”.

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