1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G194 XRG
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1990. Recorded mileage 134,730 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G194 XRG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 134,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G194 XRG Mileage History
- 23/03/2006122,730 mi
- 24/03/2006122,730 mi
- 03/04/2007127,164 mi+4,434 mi
- 26/06/2008128,518 mi+1,354 mi
- 02/06/2010130,054 mi+1,536 mi
- 03/06/2010130,060 mi+6 mi
- 27/04/2020131,872 mi+1,812 mi
- 20/04/2021132,573 mi+701 mi
- 20/04/2022133,392 mi+819 mi
- 12/04/2023133,504 mi+112 mi
- 01/05/2024133,617 mi+113 mi
- 29/04/2025133,786 mi+169 mi
- 29/04/2025133,786 mi
- 17/04/2026134,730 mi+944 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
G194 XRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G194 XRG) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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