1989 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · F378 JRC
1989 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 103,149 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1915cc
F378 JRC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 103,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F378 JRC Mileage History
- 31/01/200670,232 mi
- 10/07/200775,382 mi+5,150 mi
- 31/07/200877,982 mi+2,600 mi
- 01/08/200877,986 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/200982,689 mi+4,703 mi
- 12/08/201086,870 mi+4,181 mi
- 13/08/201086,871 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/201187,477 mi+606 mi
- 05/08/201187,477 mi
- 01/02/201287,660 mi+183 mi
- 09/05/201389,531 mi+1,871 mi
- 22/04/201490,740 mi+1,209 mi
- 24/04/201593,712 mi+2,972 mi
- 22/06/201695,023 mi+1,311 mi
- 20/07/201796,993 mi+1,970 mi
- 17/07/201997,895 mi+902 mi
- 18/08/202098,518 mi+623 mi
- 18/08/202098,518 mi
- 04/08/2021101,375 mi+2,857 mi
- 17/10/2022102,590 mi+1,215 mi
- 14/05/2024102,899 mi+309 mi
- 14/05/2025103,014 mi+115 mi
- 06/05/2026103,149 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 1,625 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
F378 JRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Unknown (F378 JRC) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.
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