1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F497 MBW
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 144,481 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F497 MBW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2023
- 144,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F497 MBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F497 MBW) between August 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2023 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”; “Rear Passenger's seat insecure all (6.2.A.1)”; “Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”.
F497 MBW Mileage History
- 08/08/2006108,192 mi
- 06/10/2009109,700 mi+1,508 mi
- 23/09/2010112,567 mi+2,867 mi
- 12/10/2011119,080 mi+6,513 mi
- 22/10/2012127,919 mi+8,839 mi
- 29/10/2012127,919 mi
- 04/11/2013169,803 mi+41,884 mi
- 01/02/2016169,806 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/2016169,806 mi
- 29/04/2016144,480 mi-25,326 mi
- 29/04/2016144,480 mi
- 23/07/2023144,481 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,140 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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