1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V161 EWE
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/09/1999. Recorded mileage 124,861 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1595cc
V161 EWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 124,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 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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V161 EWE Mileage History
- 19/07/2024113,874 mi
- 31/07/2025119,338 mi+5,464 mi
- 31/07/2025119,339 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2026124,861 mi+5,522 mi
- 30/07/2026124,861 mi
Average of roughly 5,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V161 EWE 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 (V161 EWE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 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: Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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