1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G985 DPB
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 126,668 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G985 DPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2008
- 126,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G985 DPB MOT History
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 (G985 DPB) between January 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
G985 DPB Mileage History
- 09/01/2006125,765 mi
- 16/01/2007125,768 mi+3 mi
- 21/02/2008126,668 mi+900 mi
- 11/06/2008126,668 mi
- 13/06/2008126,668 mi
Average of roughly 372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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