1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H533 EEU
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 148,165 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 148,165 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1781cc
H533 EEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/04/2026
- 148,165 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H533 EEU Odometer History
- 21/04/2023148,165 km
- 22/04/2024148,165 km
- 25/04/2025148,166 km+1 km
- 15/04/2026148,165 km-1 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H533 EEU 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 (H533 EEU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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