1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · F566 PLU
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 131,296 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1272cc
F566 PLU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2015
- 131,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
F566 PLU Mileage History
- 21/02/2006119,478 mi
- 12/02/2007119,642 mi+164 mi
- 12/05/2008119,703 mi+61 mi
- 07/05/2009121,506 mi+1,803 mi
- 08/05/2009121,535 mi+29 mi
- 06/05/2010125,346 mi+3,811 mi
- 06/05/2011128,584 mi+3,238 mi
- 28/06/2013131,962 mi+3,378 mi
- 04/07/2013131,962 mi
- 31/10/2015131,296 mi-666 mi
- 03/11/2015131,296 mi
Average of roughly 1,219 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F566 PLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F566 PLU) between February 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2015 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F566 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F566PLU.
BMW
6 SERIES
BMW
K SERIES
HONDA
C90
FORD
TRANSIT
JAGUAR
XJS
VOLKSWAGEN
SCIROCCO
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E
HONDA
CIVIC
ALFA ROMEO
2000
VOLVO
240
PIAGGIO
UNKNOWN
HONDA
CBR1000F