1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · V653 DYC
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 219,985 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V653 DYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2023
- 219,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V653 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V653 DYC) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin down pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
V653 DYC Mileage History
- 11/01/2022202,304 mi
- 14/01/2023219,985 mi+17,681 mi
Average of roughly 17,545 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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