1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 333 SAM
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 138,279 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1781cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
333 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 138,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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333 SAM Mileage History
- 15/05/2023137,766 mi
- 29/04/2024138,147 mi+381 mi
- 07/05/2024138,181 mi+34 mi
- 06/06/2025138,279 mi+98 mi
- 20/06/2025138,279 mi
Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
333 SAM 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 (333 SAM) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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 (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Anti roll bar contacting floor due to lowered suspension (5.3.3 (b) (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Anti roll bar contacting floor due to lowered suspension (5.3.3 (b) ”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
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