1990 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · A6 VRG
1990 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 145,171 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A6 VRG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 145,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A6 VRG 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 (A6 VRG) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
A6 VRG Mileage History
- 16/04/2022143,220 mi
- 28/04/2023143,904 mi+684 mi
- 24/04/2024144,848 mi+944 mi
- 25/04/2025145,047 mi+199 mi
- 30/04/2026145,171 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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