1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F815 BCK
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1989. Recorded mileage 97,659 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F815 BCK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 97,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F815 BCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F815 BCK) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
F815 BCK Mileage History
- 11/09/200680,043 mi
- 14/09/200680,043 mi
- 07/09/200781,330 mi+1,287 mi
- 07/09/200781,330 mi
- 07/01/201182,436 mi+1,106 mi
- 26/07/201282,457 mi+21 mi
- 22/07/201384,370 mi+1,913 mi
- 25/07/201489,093 mi+4,723 mi
- 22/07/201591,670 mi+2,577 mi
- 24/07/201591,670 mi
- 25/07/201692,447 mi+777 mi
- 06/07/202092,526 mi+79 mi
- 05/07/202193,960 mi+1,434 mi
- 04/07/202294,912 mi+952 mi
- 03/07/202396,455 mi+1,543 mi
- 04/07/202497,469 mi+1,014 mi
- 22/08/202597,633 mi+164 mi
- 10/08/202697,659 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 885 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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