1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G831 AVL
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 94,116 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G831 AVL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 94,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G831 AVL Mileage History
- 01/04/202292,287 mi
- 11/04/202393,852 mi+1,565 mi
- 05/04/202494,116 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G831 AVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G831 AVL) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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