1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F431 BJW
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 105,854 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F431 BJW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2007
- 105,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F431 BJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F431 BJW) between January 2007 and January 2007.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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.
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