1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G822 EKB
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 1990. Recorded mileage 123,385 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G822 EKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 123,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G822 EKB 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 (G822 EKB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
G822 EKB Mileage History
- 25/09/2024120,076 mi
- 28/09/2024120,087 mi+11 mi
- 17/09/2025121,876 mi+1,789 mi
- 15/09/2026123,373 mi+1,497 mi
- 16/09/2026123,385 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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