1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F344 HGF
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1989. Recorded mileage 212,054 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F344 HGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 212,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F344 HGF 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 (F344 HGF) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
F344 HGF Mileage History
- 18/01/2022207,876 mi
- 20/04/2023209,545 mi+1,669 mi
- 11/04/2024210,035 mi+490 mi
- 22/04/2025210,978 mi+943 mi
- 01/05/2026212,054 mi+1,076 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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