1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G526 BPV
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 147,396 miles. MOT valid until 02/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,396 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
G526 BPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 147,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G526 BPV Mileage History
- 12/07/2022146,531 mi
- 15/08/2023146,882 mi+351 mi
- 29/02/2024146,895 mi+13 mi
- 04/07/2025147,175 mi+280 mi
- 18/06/2026147,396 mi+221 mi
Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G526 BPV 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 (G526 BPV) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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