Official DVLA Record

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F87 SLU

F87 SLU

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1989. Recorded mileage 139,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/08/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

F87 SLU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
  • 139,551 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F87 SLU Mileage History

  1. 23/08/2023138,530 mi
  2. 24/08/2023138,530 mi
  3. 21/08/2024139,161 mi+631 mi
  4. 11/08/2025139,551 mi+390 mi
  5. 20/08/2025139,551 mi

Average of roughly 512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F87 SLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (F87 SLU) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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