1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · S687 JLW
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 130,104 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S687 JLW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2013
- 130,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S687 JLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (S687 JLW) between May 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
S687 JLW Mileage History
- 09/05/200662,648 mi
- 27/03/200773,616 mi+10,968 mi
- 30/03/200773,701 mi+85 mi
- 14/03/200885,830 mi+12,129 mi
- 18/03/200885,830 mi
- 31/03/200995,954 mi+10,124 mi
- 27/05/2010106,793 mi+10,839 mi
- 03/07/2010107,149 mi+356 mi
- 15/07/2010107,239 mi+90 mi
- 14/07/2011116,046 mi+8,807 mi
- 14/07/2011116,046 mi
- 14/07/2012123,624 mi+7,578 mi
- 13/07/2013129,958 mi+6,334 mi
- 22/07/2013130,104 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 14 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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