1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · F917 FDT
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 95,927 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F917 FDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2026
- 95,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F917 FDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F917 FDT) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Power steering malfunctioning Belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
F917 FDT Mileage History
- 30/04/202486,975 mi
- 03/05/202487,017 mi+42 mi
- 30/04/202591,675 mi+4,658 mi
- 08/05/202591,780 mi+105 mi
- 06/05/202695,927 mi+4,147 mi
Average of roughly 4,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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