1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F661 FHL
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 May 1989. Recorded mileage 148,902 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F661 FHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 148,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F661 FHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F661 FHL) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F661 FHL Mileage History
- 25/09/2023147,612 mi
- 02/04/2024147,613 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2024147,613 mi
- 27/03/2025147,780 mi+167 mi
- 16/03/2026148,902 mi+1,122 mi
Average of roughly 522 miles per year across 5 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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