1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G357 DJX
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 135,114 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G357 DJX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 135,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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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G357 DJX Mileage History
- 21/02/2022132,073 mi
- 22/05/2025133,237 mi+1,164 mi
- 03/06/2025133,241 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2026135,114 mi+1,873 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G357 DJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G357 DJX) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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