1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · H131 AVH
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 87,839 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H131 AVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 87,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H131 AVH Mileage History
- 01/06/202272,946 mi
- 05/06/202378,453 mi+5,507 mi
- 05/06/202378,453 mi
- 20/05/202482,892 mi+4,439 mi
- 30/05/202587,839 mi+4,947 mi
Average of roughly 4,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H131 AVH 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 (H131 AVH) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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), Lighting (4 issues). 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: “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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