1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · H355 AHD
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 83,322 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H355 AHD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 83,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H355 AHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H355 AHD) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s/r brake pipe leaking on connector (1.1.11 ”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”.
H355 AHD Mileage History
- 16/02/200658,943 mi
- 12/02/200760,078 mi+1,135 mi
- 12/02/200760,078 mi
- 01/06/200960,454 mi+376 mi
- 15/10/201067,037 mi+6,583 mi
- 17/02/201571,155 mi+4,118 mi
- 21/12/201671,871 mi+716 mi
- 27/11/201781,983 mi+10,112 mi
- 12/12/201782,299 mi+316 mi
- 13/12/201782,299 mi
- 20/02/202083,140 mi+841 mi
- 20/02/202083,141 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/202283,151 mi+10 mi
- 20/01/202383,211 mi+60 mi
- 17/05/202583,141 mi-70 mi
- 09/05/202683,322 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 1,205 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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