1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G833 BRW
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 98,820 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G833 BRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 98,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G833 BRW Mileage History
- 09/07/202497,230 mi
- 09/07/202497,230 mi
- 10/07/202597,287 mi+57 mi
- 16/07/202698,811 mi+1,524 mi
- 23/07/202698,820 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G833 BRW 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 (G833 BRW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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