1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G131 TFJ
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1989. Recorded mileage 126,769 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,769 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
G131 TFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/01/2008
- 126,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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G131 TFJ Mileage History
- 28/11/2005109,672 mi
- 09/11/2006121,099 mi+11,427 mi
- 13/11/2006121,099 mi
- 04/01/2008126,255 mi+5,156 mi
- 14/01/2008126,769 mi+514 mi
Average of roughly 8,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G131 TFJ 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 (G131 TFJ) between November 2005 and January 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
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