1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · H901 BOT
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 88,509 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H901 BOT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2024
- 88,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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H901 BOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H901 BOT) between June 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to discs (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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