1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F110 DOP
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 120,766 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F110 DOP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 120,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F110 DOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F110 DOP) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 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: Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
F110 DOP Mileage History
- 09/08/2006128,754 mi
- 24/08/2006128,776 mi+22 mi
- 31/08/2007130,214 mi+1,438 mi
- 20/12/2007130,222 mi+8 mi
- 21/12/2007130,222 mi
- 06/06/2009132,235 mi+2,013 mi
- 06/06/2009132,235 mi
- 04/06/2010106,843 mi-25,392 mi
- 14/06/2011108,593 mi+1,750 mi
- 11/08/2012110,992 mi+2,399 mi
- 24/04/2014144,955 mi+33,963 mi
- 24/04/2014144,955 mi
- 13/04/2015117,075 mi-27,880 mi
- 22/04/2016118,245 mi+1,170 mi
- 08/05/2017118,430 mi+185 mi
- 16/05/2018119,175 mi+745 mi
- 13/05/2019120,283 mi+1,108 mi
- 18/05/2019120,283 mi
- 28/10/2020120,283 mi
- 24/01/2022120,283 mi
- 02/02/2022120,283 mi
- 25/04/2023120,283 mi
- 26/06/2024120,343 mi+60 mi
- 11/07/2025120,676 mi+333 mi
- 11/07/2025120,676 mi
- 18/07/2026120,766 mi+90 mi
- 18/07/2026120,766 mi
Average of roughly -401 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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