1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S308 ETV
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 138,178 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S308 ETV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2022
- 138,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S308 ETV Mileage History
- 10/08/2022138,178 mi
- 10/08/2022138,178 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S308 ETV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (S308 ETV) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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 (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within”.
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