1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G398 ARV
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 163,381 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1781cc
G398 ARV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 163,381 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.
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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G398 ARV Mileage History
- 17/06/2023163,157 mi
- 08/07/2023163,159 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2024163,229 mi+70 mi
- 24/05/2025163,381 mi+152 mi
- 24/05/2025163,381 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G398 ARV 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 (G398 ARV) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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