1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G236 GWH
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 164,924 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G236 GWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 164,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G236 GWH 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 (G236 GWH) between January 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G236 GWH Mileage History
- 20/01/2022162,769 mi
- 09/01/2023163,744 mi+975 mi
- 10/01/2023163,744 mi
- 09/01/2024164,489 mi+745 mi
- 13/10/2026164,924 mi+435 mi
Average of roughly 456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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