1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · T794 ASM
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 186,690 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T794 ASM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2025
- 186,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T794 ASM 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 (T794 ASM) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Body component corroded and likely to cause injury edge of front wing badly corroded - sharp edge . (6.2.1”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake hose cracked and perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake hose cracked and perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b”.
T794 ASM Mileage History
- 28/03/2023183,452 mi
- 18/05/2023183,457 mi+5 mi
- 15/05/2024184,409 mi+952 mi
- 17/05/2024184,410 mi+1 mi
- 13/05/2025186,690 mi+2,280 mi
Average of roughly 1,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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