1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S283 AKO
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 101,902 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S283 AKO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2011
- 101,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S283 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (S283 AKO) between January 2006 and December 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2011 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
S283 AKO Mileage History
- 24/01/200666,472 mi
- 21/01/200773,450 mi+6,978 mi
- 11/02/200881,256 mi+7,806 mi
- 12/02/200881,256 mi
- 30/07/200990,827 mi+9,571 mi
- 04/08/201094,345 mi+3,518 mi
- 19/12/2011101,902 mi+7,557 mi
Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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