1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S736 BDV
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1998. Recorded mileage 129,267 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
S736 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 129,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 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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S736 BDV Mileage History
- 14/06/2023114,683 mi
- 18/06/2024124,513 mi+9,830 mi
- 21/06/2024124,520 mi+7 mi
- 16/06/2025129,267 mi+4,747 mi
- 18/06/2025129,267 mi
Average of roughly 7,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S736 BDV 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 (S736 BDV) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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