1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S57 JSP
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/09/1998. Recorded mileage 89,342 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1600cc
S57 JSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2026
- 89,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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S57 JSP Mileage History
- 05/02/202282,482 mi
- 05/02/202383,621 mi+1,139 mi
- 26/05/202485,808 mi+2,187 mi
- 04/06/202587,424 mi+1,616 mi
- 01/06/202689,342 mi+1,918 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S57 JSP 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 (S57 JSP) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox advised (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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