1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · F253 TVC
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 136,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1600cc
F253 TVC Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2011
- 136,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F253 TVC Mileage History
- 12/06/2006111,073 mi
- 12/06/2007117,113 mi+6,040 mi
- 13/06/2008123,909 mi+6,796 mi
- 13/06/2008123,918 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/2009128,600 mi+4,682 mi
- 10/06/2009128,607 mi+7 mi
- 09/06/2010132,130 mi+3,523 mi
- 06/06/2011136,389 mi+4,259 mi
- 06/06/2011136,389 mi
Average of roughly 5,081 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
F253 TVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F253 TVC) between June 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
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