1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · S553 APA
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 63,791 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S553 APA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 63,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S553 APA 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 (S553 APA) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
S553 APA Mileage History
- 18/08/202559,926 mi
- 12/08/202663,791 mi+3,865 mi
Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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