1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H656 AKH
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 144,866 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H656 AKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 144,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H656 AKH 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 (H656 AKH) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
H656 AKH Mileage History
- 23/05/2023144,114 mi
- 08/06/2023144,118 mi+4 mi
- 25/03/2025144,666 mi+548 mi
- 28/03/2025144,674 mi+8 mi
- 22/04/2026144,866 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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