1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · G262 BAR
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 119,876 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G262 BAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2026
- 119,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G262 BAR Mileage History
- 22/06/2022115,824 mi
- 20/06/2023117,590 mi+1,766 mi
- 09/07/2024118,987 mi+1,397 mi
- 27/06/2025119,604 mi+617 mi
- 15/07/2026119,876 mi+272 mi
Average of roughly 997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G262 BAR 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 (G262 BAR) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ALL FOUR FOULING BODY (5.2.3 (f))”; “Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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