1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C29 OLF
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 100,826 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C29 OLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 100,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C29 OLF 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 (C29 OLF) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”; “Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
C29 OLF Mileage History
- 02/05/202399,127 mi
- 13/05/2024100,189 mi+1,062 mi
- 09/06/2025100,638 mi+449 mi
- 11/06/2025100,639 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/2026100,826 mi+187 mi
Average of roughly 532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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