1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · S502 VKU
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 235,775 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S502 VKU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2018
- 235,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S502 VKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (S502 VKU) between August 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
S502 VKU Mileage History
- 14/08/2006128,641 mi
- 03/08/2007148,769 mi+20,128 mi
- 18/07/2008159,826 mi+11,057 mi
- 25/07/2008159,826 mi
- 07/08/2009170,612 mi+10,786 mi
- 03/08/2010180,628 mi+10,016 mi
- 12/08/2010180,628 mi
- 26/07/2011189,434 mi+8,806 mi
- 02/08/2012198,096 mi+8,662 mi
- 31/07/2013206,720 mi+8,624 mi
- 31/07/2013206,720 mi
- 04/08/2014213,913 mi+7,193 mi
- 04/08/2014213,914 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2015220,372 mi+6,458 mi
- 06/08/2015220,372 mi
- 03/08/2016224,844 mi+4,472 mi
- 09/08/2016224,880 mi+36 mi
- 27/07/2017231,235 mi+6,355 mi
- 27/07/2017231,238 mi+3 mi
- 13/09/2018235,775 mi+4,537 mi
- 14/09/2018235,775 mi
Average of roughly 8,865 miles per year across 21 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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