1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S851 ARC
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 68,485 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S851 ARC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 68,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S851 ARC 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 (S851 ARC) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
S851 ARC Mileage History
- 05/12/202352,247 mi
- 07/12/202352,251 mi+4 mi
- 16/12/202457,037 mi+4,786 mi
- 27/06/202559,190 mi+2,153 mi
- 15/07/202668,485 mi+9,295 mi
Average of roughly 6,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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