1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H160 VGP
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 138,222 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H160 VGP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2009
- 138,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 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: Below Average
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H160 VGP Mileage History
- 25/07/2006125,980 mi
- 27/07/2007128,462 mi+2,482 mi
- 03/08/2007128,489 mi+27 mi
- 06/08/2008134,046 mi+5,557 mi
- 06/08/2008134,048 mi+2 mi
- 10/08/2009138,187 mi+4,139 mi
- 12/08/2009138,222 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,014 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
H160 VGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H160 VGP) between July 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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