1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G204 VWC
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 176,951 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,951 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
G204 VWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2008
- 176,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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G204 VWC Mileage History
- 22/09/2006146,481 mi
- 27/09/2006146,671 mi+190 mi
- 04/09/2007161,039 mi+14,368 mi
- 11/09/2007161,370 mi+331 mi
- 02/09/2008176,951 mi+15,581 mi
Average of roughly 15,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G204 VWC 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 (G204 VWC) between September 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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