1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H406 ABB
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 147,715 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H406 ABB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 147,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H406 ABB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H406 ABB) between May 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
H406 ABB Mileage History
- 05/05/2022145,109 mi
- 06/09/2022145,118 mi+9 mi
- 05/09/2023147,515 mi+2,397 mi
- 30/12/2024147,715 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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