1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H26 XFG
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 137,909 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H26 XFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 137,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H26 XFG Mileage History
- 26/04/2023135,279 mi
- 10/05/2024135,902 mi+623 mi
- 10/05/2024135,902 mi
- 12/02/2025135,936 mi+34 mi
- 06/02/2026137,909 mi+1,973 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H26 XFG 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 (H26 XFG) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Fuel hose insecure fuel tank breather hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Fuel hose insecure near fuel pump module (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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