Volkswagen Golf S (1999)

Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 442 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf S passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (75.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

These stats describe 442 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 442 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,012 Volkswagen Golf S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

MOT History Averages

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