1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · T153 BBW
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 167,594 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 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
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T153 BBW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 167,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (T153 BBW) between October 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))”.
T153 BBW Mileage History
- 05/10/2005104,564 mi
- 18/10/2006126,139 mi+21,575 mi
- 13/12/2007144,438 mi+18,299 mi
- 21/06/2010152,041 mi+7,603 mi
- 22/07/2011152,042 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/2013156,921 mi+4,879 mi
- 20/12/2013156,923 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2015163,570 mi+6,647 mi
- 26/01/2016167,594 mi+4,024 mi
- 04/05/2016167,595 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2022167,594 mi-1 mi
- 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 3,181 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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