S198FWY

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1998 · Grey · Diesel · 1,900 cc

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MOT

Not valid

Expires 18 Jul 2026 (97 days overdue)

Tax

SORN

Mileage

180,912 mi

At MOT on 19 Jul 2025

About S198FWY

Registration S198FWY is a 1998 grey VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with a 1,900cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 28 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for S198FWY expired on 18 July 2026, 97 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The vehicle has 21 MOT tests on record, including 19 passes and 2 failures, with 27 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 180,912 miles on 19 July 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,889 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 21 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 454826988826
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2026
Mileage recorded: 180,912 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill starting corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 158278770557
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025
Mileage recorded: 170,672 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 826130013198
Mileage recorded: 151,313 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 968635403132
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014
Mileage recorded: 132,443 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

MOT test number: 269227402192
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013
Mileage recorded: 131,827 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

MOT test number: 704500217361
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008
Mileage recorded: 128,402 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED front wipers not parking correctly

USER ENTERED slight crack in front number plate

MOT test number: 163360917314
Mileage recorded: 128,402 MI
Registration at time of test: S198FWY
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

USER ENTERED front wipers not parking correctly

USER ENTERED slight crack in front number plate

Vehicle specifications

Model: GOLF
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 1,900 cc
First Registered: Nov 1998
First Used on Road: 30 Nov 1998
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 26 Aug 2020
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 175/80R14

Wheel size 14" 15" 16"

All four wheels 14" wheel

175/80R14 T 88

Fitted to front and rear

Width

175 mm

Tread width

Profile

80%

Sidewall

Wheel

14"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 88

560 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/65R15 T 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

65%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

All four wheels 16" wheel

205/55R16 T 89

Fitted to front and rear

Width

205 mm

Tread width

Profile

55%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 89

580 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 22 Oct 2026 at 16:15.