1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · T588 ALN
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 53,082 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T588 ALN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 53,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T588 ALN Mileage History
- 09/09/202246,097 mi
- 20/09/202349,956 mi+3,859 mi
- 15/10/202450,858 mi+902 mi
- 17/07/202653,080 mi+2,222 mi
- 05/08/202653,082 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T588 ALN 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 (T588 ALN) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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