1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H484 EFJ
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 146,683 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H484 EFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 146,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H484 EFJ Mileage History
- 11/04/2024145,458 mi
- 17/03/2025145,995 mi+537 mi
- 26/03/2025145,996 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/2026146,673 mi+677 mi
- 05/05/2026146,683 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H484 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H484 EFJ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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