1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G841 CDG
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1990. Recorded mileage 165,236 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G841 CDG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 165,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G841 CDG Mileage History
- 20/12/2021164,405 mi
- 16/02/2024164,487 mi+82 mi
- 05/08/2026165,236 mi+749 mi
- 06/08/2026165,236 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G841 CDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Golf (G841 CDG) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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