1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S59 BSF
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 87,335 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/01/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,335 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
S59 BSF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2011
- 87,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 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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S59 BSF Mileage History
- 07/08/200656,316 mi
- 07/08/200656,316 mi
- 21/08/200763,240 mi+6,924 mi
- 23/08/200763,242 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/200868,745 mi+5,503 mi
- 26/08/200975,219 mi+6,474 mi
- 27/08/200975,221 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/201081,592 mi+6,371 mi
- 18/08/201081,592 mi
- 18/08/201187,331 mi+5,739 mi
- 23/08/201187,335 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
S59 BSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S59 BSF) between August 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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