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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G131 TFJ

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/11/2007
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/11/2007
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G131 TFJ Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2005109,672 mi
  2. 09/11/2006121,099 mi+11,427 mi
  3. 13/11/2006121,099 mi
  4. 04/01/2008126,255 mi+5,156 mi
  5. 14/01/2008126,769 mi+514 mi

Average of roughly 8,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G131 TFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:42
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 (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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