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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G688 ENV

G688 ENV

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 121,388 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

G688 ENV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 121,388 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G688 ENV Mileage History

  1. 28/03/2022121,085 mi
  2. 25/07/2023121,181 mi+96 mi
  3. 22/07/2024121,289 mi+108 mi
  4. 28/07/2025121,385 mi+96 mi
  5. 28/07/2025121,388 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G688 ENV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 25 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (G688 ENV) between March 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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