1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G133 EHG
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 55,992 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G133 EHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 55,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G133 EHG 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 (G133 EHG) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G133 EHG Mileage History
- 19/10/202246,957 mi
- 18/10/202352,011 mi+5,054 mi
- 18/10/202352,011 mi
- 19/09/202453,705 mi+1,694 mi
- 29/09/202555,992 mi+2,287 mi
Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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