1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G676 KWP
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 1990. Recorded mileage 171,540 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G676 KWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 171,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G676 KWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G676 KWP) between September 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced M”.
G676 KWP Mileage History
- 23/09/2024171,292 mi
- 22/10/2025171,517 mi+225 mi
- 07/11/2025171,540 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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