1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F446 RRV
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 127,716 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F446 RRV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 127,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F446 RRV Mileage History
- 02/11/2021124,528 mi
- 01/12/2022126,023 mi+1,495 mi
- 03/01/2024126,911 mi+888 mi
- 04/04/2025127,191 mi+280 mi
- 04/04/2025127,192 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2026127,716 mi+524 mi
Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
F446 RRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F446 RRV) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))”.
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