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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G431 WFG

G431 WFG

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/07/1989. Recorded mileage 70,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/09/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

G431 WFG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2022
  • 70,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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G431 WFG Mileage History

  1. 10/09/202270,912 mi
  2. 10/09/202270,912 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

G431 WFG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G431 WFG) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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