1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · H843 CAV
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 165,863 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H843 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 165,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H843 CAV 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 (H843 CAV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
H843 CAV Mileage History
- 24/03/2023163,204 mi
- 15/03/2024164,290 mi+1,086 mi
- 13/03/2025165,250 mi+960 mi
- 19/03/2025165,250 mi
- 02/04/2026165,863 mi+613 mi
Average of roughly 879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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