1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · G704 YWC
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 243,646 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1272cc
G704 YWC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2012
- 243,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 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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G704 YWC Mileage History
- 03/04/2006190,078 mi
- 03/04/2006190,078 mi
- 30/05/2007194,702 mi+4,624 mi
- 01/06/2007194,702 mi
- 24/05/2008200,693 mi+5,991 mi
- 21/08/2008201,432 mi+739 mi
- 09/11/2009101,993 mi-99,439 mi
- 13/11/2009101,993 mi
- 22/11/2010217,093 mi+115,100 mi
- 24/11/2010217,093 mi
- 04/11/2011232,587 mi+15,494 mi
- 05/11/2011232,587 mi
- 02/11/2012243,646 mi+11,059 mi
- 07/11/2012243,646 mi
Average of roughly 8,119 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G704 YWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G704 YWC) between April 2006 and November 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.
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