1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G733 TUC
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 132,126 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G733 TUC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 132,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G733 TUC Mileage History
- 14/06/2006123,837 mi
- 14/08/2006123,963 mi+126 mi
- 20/09/2007129,823 mi+5,860 mi
- 24/09/2007129,823 mi
- 01/10/2008132,684 mi+2,861 mi
- 02/10/2008132,684 mi
- 08/03/2011134,903 mi+2,219 mi
- 06/04/2011134,903 mi
- 31/01/2013135,140 mi+237 mi
- 31/01/2013135,140 mi
- 25/10/2016136,170 mi+1,030 mi
- 25/10/2016136,170 mi
- 14/04/2018136,903 mi+733 mi
- 14/04/2018136,903 mi
- 30/07/2020136,985 mi+82 mi
- 12/08/2020136,987 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/2022138,958 mi+1,971 mi
- 04/03/2022138,958 mi
- 29/12/2023141,400 mi+2,442 mi
- 20/08/2024141,501 mi+101 mi
- 16/08/2025143,680 mi+2,179 mi
- 19/08/2026132,126 mi-11,554 mi
Average of roughly 411 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G733 TUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G733 TUC) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
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