1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · V838 DLH
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 168,773 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V838 DLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2023
- 168,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V838 DLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V838 DLH) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). 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: “Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified centre (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock (5.2.3 (f))”.
V838 DLH Mileage History
- 14/05/2022163,763 mi
- 14/05/2022163,763 mi
- 18/05/2023168,773 mi+5,010 mi
Average of roughly 4,956 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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