1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Diesel · G493 BEJ
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 96,954 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G493 BEJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 96,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G493 BEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G493 BEJ) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
G493 BEJ Mileage History
- 22/10/202295,986 mi
- 30/10/202395,986 mi
- 11/12/202496,954 mi+968 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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