1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · V438 EAJ
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 156,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1896cc
V438 EAJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 156,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 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: Poor
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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V438 EAJ Mileage History
- 11/11/2021154,148 mi
- 12/11/2021154,148 mi
- 22/10/2022156,793 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V438 EAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V438 EAJ) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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