1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · H838 ELF
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 135,986 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H838 ELF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2022
- 135,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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H838 ELF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (H838 ELF) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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