1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · T296 JOV
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 118,074 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T296 JOV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 118,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T296 JOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (T296 JOV) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
T296 JOV Mileage History
- 12/09/200651,881 mi
- 10/09/200759,514 mi+7,633 mi
- 04/09/200865,334 mi+5,820 mi
- 07/09/200976,476 mi+11,142 mi
- 07/09/200976,480 mi+4 mi
- 09/09/201080,400 mi+3,920 mi
- 26/09/201186,199 mi+5,799 mi
- 04/09/201297,097 mi+10,898 mi
- 12/09/2013102,124 mi+5,027 mi
- 09/09/2014104,248 mi+2,124 mi
- 07/09/2015106,016 mi+1,768 mi
- 31/08/2016107,906 mi+1,890 mi
- 06/09/2017110,377 mi+2,471 mi
- 06/09/2018111,883 mi+1,506 mi
- 10/09/2019113,335 mi+1,452 mi
- 16/09/2020114,665 mi+1,330 mi
- 17/09/2021115,461 mi+796 mi
- 17/09/2021115,461 mi
- 23/09/2022115,943 mi+482 mi
- 18/09/2023116,570 mi+627 mi
- 18/09/2023116,570 mi
- 10/09/2024117,016 mi+446 mi
- 18/09/2025117,522 mi+506 mi
- 23/09/2026118,074 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 3,305 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (T296 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as T296JOV.
YAMAHA
TDM850
HONDA
SFX
LEYLAND DAF
Unknown
MITSUBISHI
L200
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
TVR
CERBERA
FORD
TRANSIT
SEAT
AROSA
BMW
840
SAAB
9-3
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.