1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V692 DBL
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 169,773 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V692 DBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
- 169,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V692 DBL 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 (V692 DBL) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
V692 DBL Mileage History
- 27/02/2024163,131 mi
- 28/02/2024163,135 mi+4 mi
- 03/03/2025166,880 mi+3,745 mi
- 03/03/2025166,880 mi
- 02/03/2026169,773 mi+2,893 mi
Average of roughly 3,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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