1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G381 DPK
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 185,851 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G381 DPK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 185,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G381 DPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G381 DPK) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
G381 DPK Mileage History
- 30/04/2025185,632 mi
- 18/07/2026185,851 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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