1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G157 PGW
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1989. Recorded mileage 56,801 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1595cc
G157 PGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 56,801 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.
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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G157 PGW Mileage History
- 13/07/202236,720 mi
- 24/07/202344,889 mi+8,169 mi
- 31/07/202452,251 mi+7,362 mi
- 01/08/202452,222 mi-29 mi
- 28/08/202556,801 mi+4,579 mi
Average of roughly 6,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G157 PGW 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 (G157 PGW) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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