1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H243 GLN
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/03/1991. Recorded mileage 152,181 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1781cc
H243 GLN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 152,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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H243 GLN Mileage History
- 16/05/2005119,107 mi
- 16/05/2005119,107 mi
- 22/05/2006125,036 mi+5,929 mi
- 04/06/2007131,734 mi+6,698 mi
- 11/06/2007131,752 mi+18 mi
- 04/06/2008135,906 mi+4,154 mi
- 09/06/2008135,906 mi
- 01/06/2009143,413 mi+7,507 mi
- 04/06/2010148,899 mi+5,486 mi
- 04/06/2010148,899 mi
- 01/07/2022151,193 mi+2,294 mi
- 01/07/2022151,193 mi
- 29/06/2023151,681 mi+488 mi
- 29/06/2023151,681 mi
- 05/07/2024151,963 mi+282 mi
- 19/07/2024151,970 mi+7 mi
- 18/07/2025152,181 mi+211 mi
- 18/07/2025152,181 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
H243 GLN 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 (H243 GLN) between May 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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