Official DVLA Record

1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S563 CNH

S563 CNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1998. Recorded mileage 136,393 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 30/11/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
136,393 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1600cc

S563 CNH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2023
  • 136,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S563 CNH Mileage History

  1. 01/12/2021118,611 mi
  2. 01/12/2021118,614 mi+3 mi
  3. 25/11/2022124,657 mi+6,043 mi
  4. 30/11/2023136,393 mi+11,736 mi
  5. 30/11/2023136,393 mi

Average of roughly 8,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S563 CNH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 23:07
MOT Analysis

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 (S563 CNH) between December 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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