1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · V988 FSC
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1999. Recorded mileage 200,515 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1595cc
V988 FSC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 200,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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V988 FSC Mileage History
- 09/11/200562,553 mi
- 11/11/200677,474 mi+14,921 mi
- 16/11/200786,033 mi+8,559 mi
- 15/11/200894,844 mi+8,811 mi
- 13/11/2009101,932 mi+7,088 mi
- 16/11/2010108,018 mi+6,086 mi
- 16/11/2010108,018 mi
- 18/11/2011115,899 mi+7,881 mi
- 29/10/2012124,033 mi+8,134 mi
- 29/10/2013134,633 mi+10,600 mi
- 10/11/2014144,988 mi+10,355 mi
- 10/11/2014144,988 mi
- 10/11/2015151,694 mi+6,706 mi
- 18/11/2016158,498 mi+6,804 mi
- 21/11/2017116,127 mi-42,371 mi
- 13/11/2018174,131 mi+58,004 mi
- 18/11/2019181,500 mi+7,369 mi
- 19/11/2020186,657 mi+5,157 mi
- 09/11/2021189,911 mi+3,254 mi
- 11/11/2021189,921 mi+10 mi
- 24/11/2022193,027 mi+3,106 mi
- 23/11/2023195,122 mi+2,095 mi
- 26/11/2024199,800 mi+4,678 mi
- 27/11/2024199,807 mi+7 mi
- 27/08/2026200,515 mi+708 mi
Average of roughly 6,634 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V988 FSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (V988 FSC) between November 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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