1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G771 SRP
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1989. Recorded mileage 127,864 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,864 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
G771 SRP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2017
- 127,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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G771 SRP Mileage History
- 13/04/2006120,879 mi
- 19/04/2006120,879 mi
- 26/05/2007129,010 mi+8,131 mi
- 10/09/2008136,720 mi+7,710 mi
- 06/03/2010127,054 mi-9,666 mi
- 06/03/2010127,054 mi
- 01/06/2011127,259 mi+205 mi
- 29/09/2012127,421 mi+162 mi
- 10/10/2013127,582 mi+161 mi
- 11/10/2014127,601 mi+19 mi
- 16/03/2016127,703 mi+102 mi
- 16/03/2016127,703 mi
- 13/03/2017127,864 mi+161 mi
Average of roughly 640 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G771 SRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G771 SRP) between April 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2017 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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