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A18 GGO

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1763cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,763cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 55,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 55,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 48,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,144 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A18 GGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 GGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 GGO?

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What year was A18 GGO registered?

A18 GGO is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is A18 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GGO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 GGO have outstanding finance?

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