1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H533 URN
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 124,432 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H533 URN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2015
- 124,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H533 URN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H533 URN) between May 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2015 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)”.
H533 URN Mileage History
- 25/05/200680,411 mi
- 18/05/200787,241 mi+6,830 mi
- 25/05/200787,346 mi+105 mi
- 17/05/200892,885 mi+5,539 mi
- 18/08/200995,721 mi+2,836 mi
- 16/08/2010101,663 mi+5,942 mi
- 17/08/2010101,667 mi+4 mi
- 16/08/2011109,447 mi+7,780 mi
- 16/08/2011109,447 mi
- 07/08/2012110,068 mi+621 mi
- 20/07/2013118,015 mi+7,947 mi
- 21/03/2015123,432 mi+5,417 mi
- 26/03/2015124,432 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,983 miles per year across 13 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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