1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V971 DJH
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 100,036 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V971 DJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 100,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V971 DJH 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 (V971 DJH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
V971 DJH Mileage History
- 19/10/202280,500 mi
- 20/10/202386,379 mi+5,879 mi
- 20/10/202386,381 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202490,698 mi+4,317 mi
- 20/10/2025100,036 mi+9,338 mi
Average of roughly 6,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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