1990 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G892 OUS
1990 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 8,464 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G892 OUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 8,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G892 OUS 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 (G892 OUS) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 insecure front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G892 OUS Mileage History
- 12/07/20227,137 mi
- 29/07/20237,800 mi+663 mi
- 24/03/20258,136 mi+336 mi
- 25/03/20258,138 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/20268,464 mi+326 mi
Average of roughly 329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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