1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V685 DGC
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 132,701 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V685 DGC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 132,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V685 DGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V685 DGC) between November 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
V685 DGC Mileage History
- 29/11/200632,439 mi
- 16/11/200734,550 mi+2,111 mi
- 17/11/200837,640 mi+3,090 mi
- 30/11/200941,409 mi+3,769 mi
- 15/11/201044,910 mi+3,501 mi
- 15/11/201044,910 mi
- 14/11/201148,547 mi+3,637 mi
- 14/11/201264,272 mi+15,725 mi
- 14/11/201264,272 mi
- 08/11/201372,899 mi+8,627 mi
- 04/11/201482,526 mi+9,627 mi
- 09/11/201591,844 mi+9,318 mi
- 04/11/2016100,958 mi+9,114 mi
- 04/11/2016100,958 mi
- 06/11/2017109,916 mi+8,958 mi
- 06/11/2018116,990 mi+7,074 mi
- 06/11/2018116,990 mi
- 19/11/2019122,761 mi+5,771 mi
- 16/11/2020126,650 mi+3,889 mi
- 15/11/2021130,087 mi+3,437 mi
- 17/11/2022132,701 mi+2,614 mi
Average of roughly 6,279 miles per year across 21 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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