1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G52 VGD
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 108,060 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/02/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1781cc
G52 VGD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2018
- 108,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G52 VGD Mileage History
- 04/11/200591,173 mi
- 05/04/200794,759 mi+3,586 mi
- 12/04/200794,759 mi
- 26/06/200895,665 mi+906 mi
- 11/07/200895,665 mi
- 08/09/200999,246 mi+3,581 mi
- 08/09/200999,246 mi
- 27/09/2010105,958 mi+6,712 mi
- 04/10/2010105,972 mi+14 mi
- 04/07/2012106,511 mi+539 mi
- 05/07/2012106,520 mi+9 mi
- 27/07/2016108,014 mi+1,494 mi
- 02/08/2016108,018 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/2018108,053 mi+35 mi
- 30/05/2018108,060 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
G52 VGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G52 VGD) between November 2005 and May 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
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