No, G488 WVU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for G488 WVU?

The first MOT test for G488 WVU is due by 30 April 1993.

What is the recorded mileage of G488 WVU?

The recorded mileage for G488 WVU is 176,906 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G488 WVU ULEZ compliant?

No, G488 WVU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · G488 WVU

G488 WVU

1990 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 176,906 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No details held by DVLA
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2005)
Recorded Mileage: 176,906 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No details held by DVLA

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2005

Mileage: 176,906 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1990
Engine: 1998cc

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G488 WVU Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2005
176,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
23 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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G488 WVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 05:41

MOT Analysis

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 Vauxhall Astra (G488 WVU) between October 2005 and October 2005.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 October 2005 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper ”.

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