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1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G770 BJH

G770 BJH

1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1990. Recorded mileage 135,187 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/01/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2010)
Recorded Mileage
135,187 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/01/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
1781cc

G770 BJH Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2009
  • 135,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G770 BJH Mileage History

  1. 30/12/2005123,614 mi
  2. 06/01/2007128,126 mi+4,512 mi
  3. 31/12/2007131,742 mi+3,616 mi
  4. 02/01/2008131,928 mi+186 mi
  5. 29/12/2008135,108 mi+3,180 mi
  6. 05/01/2009135,187 mi+79 mi
  7. 05/01/2009135,187 mi

Average of roughly 3,836 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

G770 BJH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 15:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G770 BJH) between December 2005 and January 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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