1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S554 APA
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 93,988 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S554 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 93,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S554 APA 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 (S554 APA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S554 APA Mileage History
- 26/10/202360,972 mi
- 23/10/202471,573 mi+10,601 mi
- 27/10/202584,492 mi+12,919 mi
- 04/11/202584,530 mi+38 mi
- 15/10/202693,988 mi+9,458 mi
Average of roughly 11,113 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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