1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · F225 TBJ
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 181,182 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F225 TBJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2013
- 181,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F225 TBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F225 TBJ) between May 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)”.
F225 TBJ Mileage History
- 15/05/2006119,102 mi
- 19/05/2006119,167 mi+65 mi
- 21/05/2007125,333 mi+6,166 mi
- 17/11/2008128,907 mi+3,574 mi
- 24/11/2008128,920 mi+13 mi
- 20/11/2009139,811 mi+10,891 mi
- 24/11/2009139,811 mi
- 07/09/2010154,687 mi+14,876 mi
- 07/09/2010154,687 mi
- 11/08/2011158,647 mi+3,960 mi
- 01/09/2012169,636 mi+10,989 mi
- 06/09/2013181,182 mi+11,546 mi
Average of roughly 8,489 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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