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1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S781 XNC

S781 XNC

1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1999. Recorded mileage 92,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/07/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2021)
Recorded Mileage
92,623 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/07/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2021
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1600cc

S781 XNC Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2020
  • 92,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S781 XNC Mileage History

  1. 16/02/200652,306 mi
  2. 05/02/200756,298 mi+3,992 mi
  3. 14/05/200860,851 mi+4,553 mi
  4. 29/05/200962,903 mi+2,052 mi
  5. 26/05/201064,780 mi+1,877 mi
  6. 26/05/201064,780 mi
  7. 12/05/201166,877 mi+2,097 mi
  8. 10/04/201267,602 mi+725 mi
  9. 11/04/201267,605 mi+3 mi
  10. 29/06/201369,501 mi+1,896 mi
  11. 29/10/201473,967 mi+4,466 mi
  12. 24/10/201579,129 mi+5,162 mi
  13. 26/10/201579,126 mi-3 mi
  14. 23/03/201679,914 mi+788 mi
  15. 23/03/201679,914 mi
  16. 26/07/201879,918 mi+4 mi
  17. 26/07/201986,017 mi+6,099 mi
  18. 09/07/202092,623 mi+6,606 mi

Average of roughly 2,801 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S781 XNC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (S781 XNC) between February 2006 and July 2020.

The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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