1999 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · N12 OBY
1999 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 86,848 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N12 OBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 86,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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N12 OBY Mileage History
- 17/05/202285,666 mi
- 11/03/202485,993 mi+327 mi
- 11/03/202485,993 mi
- 03/04/202586,848 mi+855 mi
Average of roughly 410 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N12 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (N12 OBY) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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