1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H404 BEW
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 118,803 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H404 BEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 118,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H404 BEW 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 (H404 BEW) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
H404 BEW Mileage History
- 26/05/2023112,952 mi
- 09/08/2024116,839 mi+3,887 mi
- 24/07/2025117,854 mi+1,015 mi
- 07/08/2026118,803 mi+949 mi
- 07/08/2026118,803 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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