1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S913 BWV
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 100,007 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S913 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 100,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S913 BWV 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 (S913 BWV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S913 BWV Mileage History
- 11/03/202491,990 mi
- 11/03/202491,994 mi+4 mi
- 06/03/202596,122 mi+4,128 mi
- 07/03/202596,122 mi
- 05/03/2026100,007 mi+3,885 mi
Average of roughly 4,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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