1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · T153 BBW
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 167,594 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1900cc
T153 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 167,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T153 BBW Mileage History
- 05/11/2022167,594 mi
- 19/04/2024167,594 mi
- 08/05/2024167,594 mi
- 16/06/2025167,594 mi
- 28/07/2025167,594 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T153 BBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (T153 BBW) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner sidewall”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner sidewal”.
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