No, F870 DUX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F870 DUX?

The MOT for F870 DUX is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 September 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of F870 DUX?

The recorded mileage for F870 DUX is 77,031 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F870 DUX ULEZ compliant?

No, F870 DUX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F870 DUX

F870 DUX

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 77,031 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/09/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 77,031 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/09/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 77,031 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1989
Engine: 1588cc

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F870 DUX Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2026
77,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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F870 DUX Mileage History

17/09/202174,873 mi
24/09/202174,942 mi+69 mi
16/09/202275,984 mi+1,042 mi
24/06/202677,031 mi+1,047 mi

Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F870 DUX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 03:43

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F870 DUX) between September 2021 and June 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.

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