1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 19 HUG
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 107,489 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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19 HUG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 107,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
19 HUG 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 (19 HUG) between March 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
19 HUG Mileage History
- 22/03/2006105,096 mi
- 22/03/2006105,096 mi
- 03/04/2007106,520 mi+1,424 mi
- 10/06/2008106,696 mi+176 mi
- 10/06/2008106,696 mi
- 04/06/2009106,748 mi+52 mi
- 04/06/2009106,748 mi
- 03/06/2011107,040 mi+292 mi
- 22/06/2012107,116 mi+76 mi
- 26/06/2012107,118 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2013107,148 mi+30 mi
- 20/06/2013107,150 mi+2 mi
- 30/06/2014107,199 mi+49 mi
- 11/04/2016107,352 mi+153 mi
- 11/04/2016107,352 mi
- 07/06/2017107,387 mi+35 mi
- 07/06/2017107,387 mi
- 25/03/2019107,398 mi+11 mi
- 27/03/2019107,400 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2022107,471 mi+71 mi
- 20/06/2025107,488 mi+17 mi
- 30/06/2025107,489 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 124 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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