1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G178 TPN
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/04/1990. Recorded mileage 183,489 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,489 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
G178 TPN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 183,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 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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G178 TPN Mileage History
- 23/01/2007143,412 mi
- 01/02/2007143,412 mi
- 22/01/2008152,324 mi+8,912 mi
- 01/02/2008152,324 mi
- 29/01/2009164,674 mi+12,350 mi
- 30/01/2009164,651 mi-23 mi
- 22/01/2010175,344 mi+10,693 mi
- 21/09/2012175,474 mi+130 mi
- 21/09/2012175,474 mi
- 08/08/2024182,603 mi+7,129 mi
- 13/08/2025183,277 mi+674 mi
- 05/08/2026183,489 mi+212 mi
Average of roughly 2,052 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G178 TPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G178 TPN) between January 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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