1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H153 CVL
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 167,539 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H153 CVL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 167,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H153 CVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H153 CVL) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
H153 CVL Mileage History
- 23/03/2006129,835 mi
- 24/04/2007133,752 mi+3,917 mi
- 27/04/2007133,752 mi
- 24/04/2008136,195 mi+2,443 mi
- 21/04/2009138,553 mi+2,358 mi
- 22/04/2010141,370 mi+2,817 mi
- 07/04/2011144,323 mi+2,953 mi
- 02/10/2014144,626 mi+303 mi
- 25/02/2016148,321 mi+3,695 mi
- 09/08/2021148,651 mi+330 mi
- 26/07/2022153,461 mi+4,810 mi
- 27/07/2022153,464 mi+3 mi
- 14/07/2023158,087 mi+4,623 mi
- 17/07/2023158,087 mi
- 16/07/2024163,212 mi+5,125 mi
- 24/07/2024163,214 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2025164,230 mi+1,016 mi
- 13/08/2026167,539 mi+3,309 mi
Average of roughly 1,849 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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