1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F836 RUC
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 104,106 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F836 RUC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 104,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F836 RUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F836 RUC) between January 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
F836 RUC Mileage History
- 22/01/200786,457 mi
- 22/01/200786,457 mi
- 26/03/200888,061 mi+1,604 mi
- 23/03/200989,427 mi+1,366 mi
- 26/03/201090,894 mi+1,467 mi
- 21/03/201192,062 mi+1,168 mi
- 16/03/201294,513 mi+2,451 mi
- 08/04/201395,784 mi+1,271 mi
- 31/03/201497,201 mi+1,417 mi
- 13/04/201598,493 mi+1,292 mi
- 14/03/201699,198 mi+705 mi
- 14/03/201699,198 mi
- 31/03/2017100,023 mi+825 mi
- 06/04/2018100,959 mi+936 mi
- 16/04/2018100,975 mi+16 mi
- 01/04/2019101,927 mi+952 mi
- 07/10/2020102,329 mi+402 mi
- 07/10/2020102,329 mi
- 11/10/2021102,865 mi+536 mi
- 11/10/2022103,699 mi+834 mi
- 21/10/2022103,728 mi+29 mi
- 03/10/2023103,933 mi+205 mi
- 03/10/2023103,933 mi
- 01/07/2025104,106 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 24 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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