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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

1998CMOT history

1998C is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

1998C grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,297 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1998C
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1998C was last recorded at 104,297 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,764 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,533 miles
Average per year
7,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,297 miles
  • 2024 – 100,764 miles
  • 2023 – 92,890 miles
  • 2022 – 88,093 miles
  • 2021 – 82,737 miles
  • 2020 – 75,481 miles
  • 2019 – 67,990 miles
  • 2018 – 58,447 miles
  • 2017 – 45,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,297 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,297 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,297 miles
    Test number
    868172358495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,764 miles (+7,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    208742426012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass92,890 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    157236784737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,093 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    973218542270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,737 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    367314689210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,481 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    843868905296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail75,480 miles (+7,490)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    974055285649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass67,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    481111964634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,990 miles (+9,543)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    541433069805
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  10. Pass58,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    352335903359
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close on inner edge.
  11. Fail58,447 miles (+12,847)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,447 miles
    Test number
    774738446084
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing close on inner edge.
  12. Pass45,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    965880466688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1998C

What vehicle is registration 1998C currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1998C on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1998C currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1998C is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1998C?
The MOT on 1998C is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1998C done?
1998C was recorded at 104,297 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,187 miles a year.
Has 1998C ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1998C has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on 1998C ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1998C find?
1998C passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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