1989 Volkswagen 1.6L Diesel · F781 BVG
1989 Volkswagen (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 132,953 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F781 BVG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 132,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F781 BVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Unknown (F781 BVG) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
F781 BVG Mileage History
- 12/08/2022132,953 mi
- 18/08/2022132,953 mi
- 22/08/2023132,953 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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