1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G180 GNH
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 81,929 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G180 GNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 81,929 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.
G180 GNH 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 (G180 GNH) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G180 GNH Mileage History
- 30/03/202381,617 mi
- 20/04/202381,619 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/202481,828 mi+209 mi
- 12/06/202481,828 mi
- 10/06/202581,929 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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