1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S866 CGJ
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 84,473 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S866 CGJ Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 84,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S866 CGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S866 CGJ) between January 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 115 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
S866 CGJ Mileage History
- 03/01/200645,388 mi
- 03/01/200645,388 mi
- 02/01/200747,197 mi+1,809 mi
- 21/12/200748,614 mi+1,417 mi
- 21/12/200748,614 mi
- 18/12/200849,310 mi+696 mi
- 21/12/200953,022 mi+3,712 mi
- 15/12/201055,404 mi+2,382 mi
- 20/12/201157,016 mi+1,612 mi
- 02/01/201358,939 mi+1,923 mi
- 19/12/201361,210 mi+2,271 mi
- 19/12/201361,210 mi
- 12/12/201463,249 mi+2,039 mi
- 19/12/201463,264 mi+15 mi
- 22/12/201565,434 mi+2,170 mi
- 12/12/201667,203 mi+1,769 mi
- 03/01/201869,750 mi+2,547 mi
- 03/01/201869,750 mi
- 20/12/201871,625 mi+1,875 mi
- 17/12/201973,736 mi+2,111 mi
- 17/12/201973,737 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/202075,532 mi+1,795 mi
- 21/12/202075,532 mi
- 16/12/202176,951 mi+1,419 mi
- 20/12/202278,688 mi+1,737 mi
- 20/12/202278,688 mi
- 02/01/202480,344 mi+1,656 mi
- 03/01/202480,344 mi
- 02/01/202583,013 mi+2,669 mi
- 02/01/202583,013 mi
- 19/12/202584,473 mi+1,460 mi
- 19/12/202584,473 mi
Average of roughly 1,958 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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