1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G382 XTC
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1992. Recorded mileage 90,201 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G382 XTC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2021
- 90,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G382 XTC Mileage History
- 07/06/2006193,620 mi
- 11/06/2007203,114 mi+9,494 mi
- 18/06/2007203,175 mi+61 mi
- 30/05/2008216,288 mi+13,113 mi
- 15/07/2011121,472 mi-94,816 mi
- 17/11/201166,354 mi-55,118 mi
- 21/01/201467,651 mi+1,297 mi
- 23/01/201467,651 mi
- 22/01/201571,584 mi+3,933 mi
- 27/05/201672,681 mi+1,097 mi
- 20/05/201776,156 mi+3,475 mi
- 01/06/201776,161 mi+5 mi
- 23/05/201883,747 mi+7,586 mi
- 31/05/201883,759 mi+12 mi
- 31/05/201988,561 mi+4,802 mi
- 05/06/201988,561 mi
- 20/05/202190,201 mi+1,640 mi
Average of roughly -6,917 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G382 XTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G382 XTC) between June 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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