1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · S887 BFS
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 106,964 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1800cc
S887 BFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 106,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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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S887 BFS Mileage History
- 17/10/202295,879 mi
- 21/08/2023100,560 mi+4,681 mi
- 22/08/2023100,560 mi
- 04/07/2024104,270 mi+3,710 mi
- 11/06/2025106,964 mi+2,694 mi
Average of roughly 4,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S887 BFS 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 (S887 BFS) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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