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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G978 CHD

G978 CHD

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/09/1989. Recorded mileage 168,575 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

G978 CHD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 168,575 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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G978 CHD Mileage History

  1. 18/07/2022167,233 mi
  2. 24/08/2023167,808 mi+575 mi
  3. 27/09/2023167,808 mi
  4. 01/10/2024168,160 mi+352 mi
  5. 04/09/2025168,575 mi+415 mi

Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G978 CHD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (G978 CHD) between July 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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