1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · T561 AWV
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 81,840 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T561 AWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 81,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T561 AWV 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 (T561 AWV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
T561 AWV Mileage History
- 08/07/202478,427 mi
- 09/07/202478,430 mi+3 mi
- 08/07/202580,370 mi+1,940 mi
- 30/06/202681,840 mi+1,470 mi
- 02/07/202681,840 mi
Average of roughly 1,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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