1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G375 HRN
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 129,007 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G375 HRN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2007
- 129,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G375 HRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G375 HRN) between March 2006 and December 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2007 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
G375 HRN Mileage History
- 03/03/2006117,032 mi
- 06/03/2006117,324 mi+292 mi
- 18/12/2007129,007 mi+11,683 mi
Average of roughly 6,679 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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