1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · T371 ALO
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 64,805 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T371 ALO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 64,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T371 ALO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (T371 ALO) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
T371 ALO Mileage History
- 28/05/202233,795 mi
- 14/06/202343,826 mi+10,031 mi
- 15/07/202451,944 mi+8,118 mi
- 07/07/202559,732 mi+7,788 mi
- 16/07/202664,805 mi+5,073 mi
Average of roughly 7,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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