1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G596 RGY
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/01/1990. Recorded mileage 145,291 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1595cc
G596 RGY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 145,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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G596 RGY Mileage History
- 19/12/2005125,051 mi
- 20/12/2005125,051 mi
- 19/12/2006131,965 mi+6,914 mi
- 19/12/2007134,945 mi+2,980 mi
- 28/10/2010135,965 mi+1,020 mi
- 28/10/2010135,965 mi
- 17/12/2012137,563 mi+1,598 mi
- 13/01/2014129,937 mi-7,626 mi
- 14/01/2014129,937 mi
- 30/01/2015132,984 mi+3,047 mi
- 30/01/2015132,984 mi
- 20/02/2016133,164 mi+180 mi
- 03/03/2016133,164 mi
- 13/09/2017137,469 mi+4,305 mi
- 13/09/2017137,469 mi
- 01/12/2018142,220 mi+4,751 mi
- 01/12/2018142,220 mi
- 08/02/2020143,147 mi+927 mi
- 16/06/2022144,509 mi+1,362 mi
- 15/06/2023145,291 mi+782 mi
- 15/06/2023145,291 mi
Average of roughly 1,157 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G596 RGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G596 RGY) between December 2005 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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