1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · S873 CGJ
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 88,876 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S873 CGJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 88,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S873 CGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S873 CGJ) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2021 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
S873 CGJ Mileage History
- 17/11/202188,876 mi
- 18/11/202188,876 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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