1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H983 BBU
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 138,614 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H983 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 138,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H983 BBU Mileage History
- 11/11/2022139,253 mi
- 13/02/2023138,254 mi-999 mi
- 08/05/2024138,415 mi+161 mi
- 09/05/2025138,524 mi+109 mi
- 21/05/2026138,614 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly -181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H983 BBU 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 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H983 BBU) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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