1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · H703 VMB
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1990. Recorded mileage 71,393 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1272cc
H703 VMB Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 71,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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H703 VMB Mileage History
- 22/07/201064,306 mi
- 22/07/201064,306 mi
- 30/08/201164,308 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/201264,548 mi+240 mi
- 31/08/201264,548 mi
- 21/08/201364,576 mi+28 mi
- 03/09/201364,581 mi+5 mi
- 01/09/201465,592 mi+1,011 mi
- 01/09/201465,592 mi
- 01/09/201568,592 mi+3,000 mi
- 01/09/201568,594 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/201669,926 mi+1,332 mi
- 01/09/201669,926 mi
- 01/09/201770,668 mi+742 mi
- 04/09/201770,669 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/201870,717 mi+48 mi
- 05/09/201870,717 mi
- 30/08/201970,808 mi+91 mi
- 02/09/202070,841 mi+33 mi
- 07/09/202070,841 mi
- 02/09/202171,051 mi+210 mi
- 03/09/202171,052 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202277,434 mi+6,382 mi
- 30/08/202371,249 mi-6,185 mi
- 20/08/202471,284 mi+35 mi
- 21/08/202471,284 mi
- 17/09/202571,327 mi+43 mi
- 14/09/202671,390 mi+63 mi
- 15/09/202671,393 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 439 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H703 VMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H703 VMB) between July 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded tal pipe corroded (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe corroded (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))”.
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