1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S813 BNW
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 288,251 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 288,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S813 BNW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 288,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S813 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S813 BNW) between November 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
S813 BNW Mileage History
- 01/11/2022277,965 mi
- 04/11/2022277,968 mi+3 mi
- 19/10/2023288,250 mi+10,282 mi
- 25/10/2023288,251 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,499 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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