1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G534 BVT
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 163,711 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G534 BVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2026
- 163,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G534 BVT 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 (G534 BVT) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
G534 BVT Mileage History
- 10/05/2024142,473 mi
- 14/06/2024142,501 mi+28 mi
- 11/07/2025152,119 mi+9,618 mi
- 11/07/2025152,119 mi
- 12/10/2026163,711 mi+11,592 mi
Average of roughly 8,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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