1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H738 CVV
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/04/1991. Recorded mileage 113,738 miles. MOT valid until 24/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1781cc
H738 CVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 113,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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H738 CVV Mileage History
- 01/07/2024113,480 mi
- 05/07/2024113,480 mi
- 26/05/2026113,738 mi+258 mi
- 26/05/2026113,738 mi
Average of roughly 136 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H738 CVV MOT History
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 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H738 CVV) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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 (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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