1991 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · H89 XTO
1991 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1991. Recorded mileage 105,848 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1781cc
H89 XTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 105,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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H89 XTO Mileage History
- 25/08/2022103,308 mi
- 18/08/2023103,891 mi+583 mi
- 18/08/2023103,891 mi
- 05/02/2025104,086 mi+195 mi
- 02/03/2026105,848 mi+1,762 mi
Average of roughly 722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H89 XTO 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 (H89 XTO) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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