1998 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S920 LLM
1998 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 152,548 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1900cc
S920 LLM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2015
- 152,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 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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S920 LLM Mileage History
- 28/12/2005137,631 mi
- 02/01/2007105,450 mi-32,181 mi
- 05/01/2007105,450 mi
- 15/01/2008116,044 mi+10,594 mi
- 16/01/2008116,044 mi
- 17/02/2009126,899 mi+10,855 mi
- 19/02/2009126,899 mi
- 16/02/2010134,898 mi+7,999 mi
- 18/02/2010134,915 mi+17 mi
- 09/02/2011140,615 mi+5,700 mi
- 17/02/2011140,620 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/2014149,121 mi+8,501 mi
- 19/05/2015152,548 mi+3,427 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S920 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Golf (S920 LLM) between December 2005 and May 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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