1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G568 DAC
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 168,225 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G568 DAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 168,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G568 DAC 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 (G568 DAC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G568 DAC Mileage History
- 13/02/2023149,631 mi
- 19/01/2024155,189 mi+5,558 mi
- 07/02/2025162,123 mi+6,934 mi
- 09/02/2026168,208 mi+6,085 mi
- 13/02/2026168,225 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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