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1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H217 JFX

H217 JFX

1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/10/1990. Recorded mileage 147,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1781cc

H217 JFX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 147,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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H217 JFX Mileage History

  1. 09/11/2022136,964 mi
  2. 10/04/2024141,859 mi+4,895 mi
  3. 05/04/2025147,967 mi+6,108 mi
  4. 10/04/2025147,970 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,552 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H217 JFX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H217 JFX) between November 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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