1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · V978 FBP
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1999. Recorded mileage 80,242 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1400cc
V978 FBP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 80,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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V978 FBP Mileage History
- 15/09/200527,322 mi
- 13/09/200629,987 mi+2,665 mi
- 15/09/200734,892 mi+4,905 mi
- 13/09/200837,403 mi+2,511 mi
- 11/09/200940,293 mi+2,890 mi
- 07/09/201043,442 mi+3,149 mi
- 16/09/201146,481 mi+3,039 mi
- 14/09/201249,857 mi+3,376 mi
- 16/09/201353,968 mi+4,111 mi
- 04/09/201457,560 mi+3,592 mi
- 04/09/201457,560 mi
- 25/08/201563,372 mi+5,812 mi
- 25/08/201563,372 mi
- 01/09/201669,942 mi+6,570 mi
- 01/09/201669,942 mi
- 12/09/201772,668 mi+2,726 mi
- 04/09/201873,953 mi+1,285 mi
- 06/09/201975,472 mi+1,519 mi
- 04/09/202076,425 mi+953 mi
- 11/09/202076,468 mi+43 mi
- 09/09/202177,562 mi+1,094 mi
- 23/09/202278,648 mi+1,086 mi
- 23/09/202278,648 mi
- 19/09/202379,384 mi+736 mi
- 19/09/202379,384 mi
- 10/09/202480,064 mi+680 mi
- 10/09/202480,064 mi
- 01/09/202580,176 mi+112 mi
- 19/09/202680,242 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
V978 FBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V978 FBP) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (”.
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