The road tax status for G856 HNT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G856 HNT?

The MOT for G856 HNT is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 December 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of G856 HNT?

The recorded mileage for G856 HNT is 144,853 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G856 HNT ULEZ compliant?

No, G856 HNT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G856 HNT

G856 HNT

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/09/1989. Recorded mileage 144,853 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/12/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 144,853 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 01/12/2023

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Mileage: 144,853 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1595cc

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G856 HNT Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
144,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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G856 HNT Mileage History

17/07/2006118,834 mi
18/07/2006118,837 mi+3 mi
20/07/2007123,872 mi+5,035 mi
20/07/2007123,875 mi+3 mi
18/07/2008125,633 mi+1,758 mi
04/09/2009131,739 mi+6,106 mi
04/08/2016132,788 mi+1,049 mi
09/08/2016132,788 mi
01/09/2017133,536 mi+748 mi
07/02/2019140,429 mi+6,893 mi
26/06/2020144,844 mi+4,415 mi
02/12/2022144,853 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

G856 HNT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 05:07

MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G856 HNT) between July 2006 and December 2022.

The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ou”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O”.

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