1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G617 BLW
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1990. Recorded mileage 123,404 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G617 BLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 123,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G617 BLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G617 BLW) between September 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking @ fuel pump underneath (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached both bolts loose @ hub (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
G617 BLW Mileage History
- 29/09/2025123,404 mi
- 02/10/2025123,404 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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