1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H49 RUH
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 129,175 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H49 RUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 129,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
H49 RUH 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H49 RUH) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
H49 RUH Mileage History
- 06/05/2023125,101 mi
- 06/05/2023125,101 mi
- 09/05/2024128,055 mi+2,954 mi
- 07/05/2025129,075 mi+1,020 mi
- 15/07/2026129,175 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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