1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · F211 MAP
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31/05/1989. Recorded mileage 104,271 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1595cc
F211 MAP Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 104,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F211 MAP Mileage History
- 11/11/2005140,908 mi
- 21/11/2005140,917 mi+9 mi
- 08/08/2008148,292 mi+7,375 mi
- 15/09/2009157,418 mi+9,126 mi
- 15/09/2009157,418 mi
- 30/11/2010168,887 mi+11,469 mi
- 02/06/2014170,355 mi+1,468 mi
- 12/05/2015170,582 mi+227 mi
- 28/05/2016171,629 mi+1,047 mi
- 12/06/2020102,843 mi-68,786 mi
- 12/06/2020102,843 mi
- 25/06/2021103,191 mi+348 mi
- 08/07/2021103,191 mi
- 05/07/2022103,463 mi+272 mi
- 15/06/2023103,659 mi+196 mi
- 02/07/2024104,094 mi+435 mi
- 06/08/2025104,271 mi+177 mi
Average of roughly -1,856 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F211 MAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F211 MAP) between November 2005 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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