1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F828 HGN
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 49,377 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F828 HGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 49,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F828 HGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F828 HGN) between November 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F828 HGN Mileage History
- 18/11/202246,119 mi
- 05/04/202446,840 mi+721 mi
- 01/05/202446,840 mi
- 15/05/202549,377 mi+2,537 mi
- 21/05/202549,377 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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