1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A1 STW
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1990. Recorded mileage 182,534 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1781cc
A1 STW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 182,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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A1 STW Mileage History
- 24/10/2022174,588 mi
- 01/11/2023177,012 mi+2,424 mi
- 29/10/2024179,828 mi+2,816 mi
- 29/10/2025182,530 mi+2,702 mi
- 30/10/2025182,534 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A1 STW 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 (A1 STW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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