1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · T603 ABL
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 170,647 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1800cc
T603 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 170,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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T603 ABL Mileage History
- 13/07/2023156,434 mi
- 03/07/2024162,707 mi+6,273 mi
- 04/07/2024162,707 mi
- 23/06/2025170,621 mi+7,914 mi
- 17/11/2025170,647 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 6,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T603 ABL 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 (T603 ABL) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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