1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G433 EFR
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 106,670 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1781cc
G433 EFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 106,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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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G433 EFR Mileage History
- 11/02/2023106,596 mi
- 11/02/2023106,596 mi
- 13/09/2025106,659 mi+63 mi
- 24/09/2025106,670 mi+11 mi
- 30/09/2025106,670 mi
Average of roughly 28 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G433 EFR 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 (G433 EFR) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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