1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G247 BPK
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 119,864 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G247 BPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 119,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G247 BPK Mileage History
- 07/06/2024115,278 mi
- 17/06/2025117,636 mi+2,358 mi
- 17/06/2025117,636 mi
- 16/06/2026119,863 mi+2,227 mi
- 24/06/2026119,864 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G247 BPK 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 (G247 BPK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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