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A90 VRG

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,479 mi
Last recorded148,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 148,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 148,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2024 146,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2023 146,411 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to parking brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to hose(marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Damage / corrosion to underside

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both - marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 146,067 miles

Damage to underbody near fuel pipe.

Front corrosion to brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corrosion.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 146,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Damage to underbody near fuel pipe.

Front corrosion to brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corrosion.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 145,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 144,323 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,801 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 143,783 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,640 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in both front seats mechanisms

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 136,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play And rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing All rear seats (5.1.1)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Front and rear rubbing on wheel arches (4.1.D.2)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in both front seat mechanisms.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front bumper loose

Front wheels slightly rubbing

Horn needs attention

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle has a oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 124,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 116,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 110,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear discs rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2011 110,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2007 125,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both steering rack gaiters twisted

movement offsie headlamp

Fail 15 Dec 2007 125,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both steering rack gaiters twisted

emission hydrocarbons JUST PASS

movement offsie headlamp

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,019 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 119,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A90 VRG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A90 VRG, 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.

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A90 VRG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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