1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A16 VAA
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 142,677 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2026
- 142,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 VAA 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 1990 Volkswagen Golf (A16 VAA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
A16 VAA Mileage History
- 02/09/2024139,065 mi
- 02/09/2024139,065 mi
- 29/08/2025141,391 mi+2,326 mi
- 08/09/2025141,449 mi+58 mi
- 13/09/2026142,677 mi+1,228 mi
Average of roughly 1,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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