1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F845 GWJ
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 58,691 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F845 GWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 58,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F845 GWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F845 GWJ) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
F845 GWJ Mileage History
- 20/04/202257,315 mi
- 05/07/202358,510 mi+1,195 mi
- 08/11/202458,641 mi+131 mi
- 06/07/202658,691 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 327 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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