1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H123 AKO
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 69,116 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1781cc
H123 AKO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 69,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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H123 AKO Mileage History
- 21/02/202268,903 mi
- 11/07/202569,111 mi+208 mi
- 12/02/202669,116 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
H123 AKO 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 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H123 AKO) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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