The road tax status for F590 OTA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F590 OTA?

The MOT for F590 OTA is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F590 OTA?

The recorded mileage for F590 OTA is 175,306 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F590 OTA ULEZ compliant?

No, F590 OTA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · F590 OTA

F590 OTA

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1989. Recorded mileage 175,306 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 175,306 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 175,306 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1272cc

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F590 OTA Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
175,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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F590 OTA Mileage History

20/09/2010187,669 km
18/10/2010187,708 km+39 km
18/10/2011187,822 km+114 km
24/10/2011187,823 km+1 km
18/10/2012190,637 km+2,814 km
22/10/2013191,975 km+1,338 km
24/10/2013191,975 km
09/04/2018167,800 mi
01/04/2019168,436 mi+636 mi
18/02/2022168,438 mi+2 mi
18/02/2023168,634 mi+196 mi
11/07/2024170,763 mi+2,129 mi
23/07/2024170,763 mi
04/07/2025170,837 mi+74 mi
06/08/2026175,306 mi+4,469 mi
07/08/2026175,306 mi

Average of roughly -779 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F590 OTA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:43

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F590 OTA) between September 2010 and August 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.

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