
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc
H990 PABMOT history
H990 PAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,359 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 82,359 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,125 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H990 PAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 10 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
H990 PAB was last recorded at 82,359 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 81,990 miles · 16 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 369 miles
- Average per year
- 1,125 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 82,359 miles
- 2021 – 81,990 miles
- 2020 – 81,241 miles
- 2019 – 80,559 miles
- 2018 – 80,494 miles
- 2017 – 77,540 miles
- 2016 – 75,850 miles
- 2010 – 75,683 miles
- 2009 – 71,917 miles
- 2008 – 65,698 miles
- 2007 – 64,787 miles
- 2006 – 63,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,359 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,359 miles
- Test number
- 296681498205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,359 miles (+369)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,359 miles
- Test number
- 848878878110
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,990 miles (+749)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 81,990 miles
- Test number
- 402007924444
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,241 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,241 miles
- Test number
- 932426337296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,559 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 80,559 miles
- Test number
- 102488955462
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted to vehicle, but exposing mounting bead
Fail80,494 miles (+76)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,494 miles
- Test number
- 200136794974
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres stretched, but not excessively
Fail80,418 miles (+2,878)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,418 miles
- Test number
- 700992614826
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four road tyres stretched but, no excessively
Pass77,540 miles (+1,690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,540 miles
- Test number
- 194209304974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass75,850 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,850 miles
- Test number
- 800729634216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail75,849 miles (+166)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,849 miles
- Test number
- 646064331955
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass75,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 75,683 miles
- Test number
- 430486520239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,683 miles (+3,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,683 miles
- Test number
- 271255320243
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 100452749125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,917 miles (+6,219)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 180340149112
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass65,698 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,698 miles
- Test number
- 331210178046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,787 miles4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,787 miles
- Test number
- 274228267035
- Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,787 miles (+927)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,787 miles
- Test number
- 363638367010
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,860 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,860 miles
- Test number
- 362978066065
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,860 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,860 miles
- Test number
- 573308266048
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about H990 PAB
- Does H990 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H990 PAB expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H990 PAB?
- The MOT on H990 PAB expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H990 PAB done?
- H990 PAB was recorded at 82,359 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
- Has H990 PAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H990 PAB has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on H990 PAB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on H990 PAB find?
- H990 PAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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