1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F877 KGX
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 111,235 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F877 KGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 111,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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F877 KGX Mileage History
- 10/08/2023111,235 mi
- 22/08/2023111,235 mi
- 13/08/2024111,235 mi
- 20/08/2024111,235 mi
- 07/08/2025111,235 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F877 KGX 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 (F877 KGX) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
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