Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F890 KRB

F890 KRB

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 123,685 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 07/05/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
123,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

F890 KRB Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
  • 123,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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F890 KRB Mileage History

  1. 02/05/2026123,676 mi
  2. 09/05/2026123,685 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 478 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

F890 KRB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 07:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F890 KRB) between May 2026 and May 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Attachment bracket/mounting has a”; “Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Front bush - bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear bush - bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.

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