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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

1990 PSMOT history

1990 PS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 185,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

1990 PS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,000 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1990 PS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1990 PS was last recorded at 185,000 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,000 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,000 miles
  • 2023 – 185,000 miles
  • 2022 – 185,000 miles
  • 2021 – 185,000 miles
  • 2020 – 185,000 miles
  • 2019 – 185,000 miles
  • 2017 – 170,663 miles
  • 2016 – 165,946 miles
  • 2015 – 162,331 miles
  • 2014 – 158,758 miles
  • 2013 – 146,715 miles
  • 2012 – 135,990 miles
  • 2011 – 126,324 miles
  • 2010 – 116,226 miles
  • 2009 – 107,907 miles
  • 2008 – 99,837 miles
  • 2007 – 91,673 miles
  • 2006 – 88,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    255058697531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    298091432259
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass185,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    471179100684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    897344202557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    205746289476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    222190885270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,000 miles (+14,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,000 miles
    Test number
    395684130472
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass170,663 miles (+4,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    170,663 miles
    Test number
    591124156714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass165,946 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    165,946 miles
    Test number
    972739174957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,331 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    162,331 miles
    Test number
    985819673204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,758 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    325283434321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,738 miles (+12,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,738 miles
    Test number
    779762784296
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass146,715 miles (+10,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    146,715 miles
    Test number
    309748273476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass135,990 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    959372782239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,816 miles (+9,492)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    709497572244
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust join corroded

  16. Fail126,324 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,324 miles
    Test number
    669800981249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass126,324 miles (+10,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    126,324 miles
    Test number
    967310681232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass116,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    144960780201
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Fail116,226 miles (+8,319)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    831740480290
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass107,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    693901789215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,907 miles (+8,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    574791089246
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass99,837 miles (+8,164)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    950230978210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rubbers cracking
    • NotePower steering belt squeaky

  23. Pass91,673 miles (+3,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    242231867294
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail88,574 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    102645886240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNear and off side rear tyres perished and close to limit

  25. Pass88,574 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,574 miles
    Test number
    474495986226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNear and off side rear tyres perished and close to limit

Questions about 1990 PS

What vehicle is registration 1990 PS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1990 PS on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1990 PS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1990 PS is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1990 PS?
The MOT on 1990 PS is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1990 PS done?
1990 PS was recorded at 185,000 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has 1990 PS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1990 PS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on 1990 PS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1990 PS find?
1990 PS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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