1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V481 DGN
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 70,974 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V481 DGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 70,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V481 DGN 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 (V481 DGN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
V481 DGN Mileage History
- 27/09/202365,213 mi
- 26/09/202466,744 mi+1,531 mi
- 23/09/202568,725 mi+1,981 mi
- 25/09/202670,960 mi+2,235 mi
- 26/09/202670,974 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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