No, F257 VAC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F257 VAC?

The MOT for F257 VAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of F257 VAC?

The recorded mileage for F257 VAC is 169,086 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F257 VAC ULEZ compliant?

No, F257 VAC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F257 VAC

F257 VAC

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/06/1989. Recorded mileage 169,086 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/04/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 169,086 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/04/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 169,086 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1781cc

Mechanical Assessment

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The 2023 MOT for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf recorded 169,086 miles and showed multiple brake-related issues. Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes were corroded and covered in grease, while front brake discs were pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. The underbody was also undersealed, indicating potential corrosion risks. These findings suggest ongoing maintenance challenges with braking components and underbody protection. Recurring mechanical patterns include brake disc wear, corrosion, and underseal deficiencies. Brake discs were noted as worn or pitted in 2017, 2015, and 2014 MOTs, with similar issues resurfacing in 2023. Corrosion on brake pipes and underbody sealing problems have persisted across multiple inspections, raising concerns about long-term durability. Suspension components also showed signs of aging, such as cracking bushes and perishing in 2015, and slight play in rear wheel bearings in 2014. The condition trend appears stable rather than worsening. Brake disc issues have remained consistent in severity, and no new major faults were reported in the 2023 MOT.

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F257 VAC Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2023
169,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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F257 VAC Mileage History

04/03/2006151,131 mi
09/03/2006151,237 mi+106 mi
19/06/2007156,998 mi+5,761 mi
21/06/2007156,999 mi+1 mi
31/01/2012158,164 mi+1,165 mi
03/02/2013162,560 mi+4,396 mi
03/02/2014163,746 mi+1,186 mi
29/12/2015164,588 mi+842 mi
21/09/2017165,734 mi+1,146 mi
25/09/2018168,951 mi+3,217 mi
15/04/2023169,086 mi+135 mi

Average of roughly 1,049 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

F257 VAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:18

MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F257 VAC) between March 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2023 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)”; “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.

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