1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F548 RBM
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1989. Recorded mileage 48,843 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F548 RBM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 48,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F548 RBM 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 (F548 RBM) between April 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
F548 RBM Mileage History
- 08/04/200642,073 mi
- 14/04/200742,434 mi+361 mi
- 29/03/200842,843 mi+409 mi
- 05/04/200842,920 mi+77 mi
- 25/03/200943,355 mi+435 mi
- 25/03/200943,357 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/201043,811 mi+454 mi
- 13/04/201145,538 mi+1,727 mi
- 02/04/201248,190 mi+2,652 mi
- 11/06/201348,452 mi+262 mi
- 11/06/201348,452 mi
- 12/07/201848,793 mi+341 mi
- 28/04/202148,816 mi+23 mi
- 04/09/202348,843 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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