1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · V445 DYA
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 181,847 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V445 DYA Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 181,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V445 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V445 DYA) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
V445 DYA Mileage History
- 08/09/200536,136 mi
- 22/09/200647,603 mi+11,467 mi
- 24/09/200755,563 mi+7,960 mi
- 26/09/200864,700 mi+9,137 mi
- 26/09/200864,700 mi
- 29/09/200974,021 mi+9,321 mi
- 04/10/201083,491 mi+9,470 mi
- 04/10/201083,491 mi
- 04/10/201191,254 mi+7,763 mi
- 12/10/201296,522 mi+5,268 mi
- 14/10/2013102,656 mi+6,134 mi
- 14/10/2013102,656 mi
- 08/10/2014110,128 mi+7,472 mi
- 05/10/2015120,210 mi+10,082 mi
- 21/09/2016125,952 mi+5,742 mi
- 22/09/2016125,952 mi
- 25/09/2017129,967 mi+4,015 mi
- 04/10/2018133,906 mi+3,939 mi
- 04/10/2018133,906 mi
- 08/10/2019139,985 mi+6,079 mi
- 23/11/2020146,441 mi+6,456 mi
- 27/11/2020146,478 mi+37 mi
- 26/11/2021156,293 mi+9,815 mi
- 01/12/2021156,293 mi
- 26/01/2023161,766 mi+5,473 mi
- 08/02/2023161,787 mi+21 mi
- 20/03/2024170,865 mi+9,078 mi
- 21/03/2024170,871 mi+6 mi
- 02/06/2025180,793 mi+9,922 mi
- 02/06/2025180,793 mi
- 04/09/2026181,847 mi+1,054 mi
Average of roughly 6,942 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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