1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F500 FAW
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1989. Recorded mileage 165,421 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1781cc
F500 FAW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2012
- 165,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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F500 FAW Mileage History
- 05/01/2006144,175 mi
- 12/01/2006144,192 mi+17 mi
- 13/11/2006148,835 mi+4,643 mi
- 17/11/2006148,835 mi
- 01/11/2007152,523 mi+3,688 mi
- 05/12/2007152,710 mi+187 mi
- 02/11/2010158,916 mi+6,206 mi
- 04/11/2010158,917 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2012165,421 mi+6,504 mi
Average of roughly 3,411 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
F500 FAW 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 (F500 FAW) between January 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)”; “Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)”; “Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)”.
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