1989 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · F487 NMY
1989 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 23/06/1989. Recorded mileage 124,282 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2792cc
F487 NMY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 124,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F487 NMY Mileage History
- 02/11/2005113,617 mi
- 02/11/2005113,617 mi
- 01/11/2006120,932 mi+7,315 mi
- 25/08/2010126,703 mi+5,771 mi
- 01/09/2010126,703 mi
- 16/04/2012128,260 mi+1,557 mi
- 28/04/2014132,306 mi+4,046 mi
- 01/05/2014132,327 mi+21 mi
- 25/07/2015136,597 mi+4,270 mi
- 27/08/2016137,553 mi+956 mi
- 29/07/2023122,163 mi-15,390 mi
- 29/07/2023122,181 mi+18 mi
- 24/05/2025124,282 mi+2,101 mi
- 24/05/2025124,282 mi
Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F487 NMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F487 NMY) between November 2005 and May 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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