1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G691 EBF
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 161,278 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G691 EBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 161,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G691 EBF 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 (G691 EBF) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G691 EBF Mileage History
- 28/06/2024160,735 mi
- 26/06/2025161,219 mi+484 mi
- 30/06/2025161,219 mi
- 27/07/2026161,277 mi+58 mi
- 10/08/2026161,278 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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