1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G918 VYF
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 171,293 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1595cc
G918 VYF Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2008
- 171,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G918 VYF Mileage History
- 26/09/2005143,656 mi
- 30/09/2005143,661 mi+5 mi
- 26/09/2006157,608 mi+13,947 mi
- 29/09/2006157,628 mi+20 mi
- 29/09/2007163,975 mi+6,347 mi
- 29/09/2007163,977 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/2008171,293 mi+7,316 mi
Average of roughly 8,681 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
G918 VYF MOT History
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 (G918 VYF) between September 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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