1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · H550 KPD
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 160,883 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H550 KPD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2014
- 160,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H550 KPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Golf (H550 KPD) between July 2005 and July 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
H550 KPD Mileage History
- 19/07/200578,150 mi
- 13/07/200689,957 mi+11,807 mi
- 05/07/2007102,082 mi+12,125 mi
- 03/07/2008110,663 mi+8,581 mi
- 05/07/2008110,666 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/2009120,624 mi+9,958 mi
- 19/07/2009120,624 mi
- 17/07/2010129,395 mi+8,771 mi
- 19/07/2010129,395 mi
- 10/07/2011137,841 mi+8,446 mi
- 10/07/2011137,841 mi
- 11/07/2012147,236 mi+9,395 mi
- 11/07/2013154,649 mi+7,413 mi
- 11/07/2013154,649 mi
- 06/07/2014160,777 mi+6,128 mi
- 13/07/2014160,883 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 9,210 miles per year across 16 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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