1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · F963 BVV
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/05/1989. Recorded mileage 128,992 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1781cc
F963 BVV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 128,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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F963 BVV Mileage History
- 09/10/2006102,770 mi
- 08/10/2007108,047 mi+5,277 mi
- 08/10/2007108,047 mi
- 21/10/2008112,579 mi+4,532 mi
- 27/10/2008112,528 mi-51 mi
- 08/10/2009117,850 mi+5,322 mi
- 11/07/2013127,820 mi+9,970 mi
- 18/07/2013127,835 mi+15 mi
- 15/07/2015128,093 mi+258 mi
- 27/07/2015128,053 mi-40 mi
- 22/07/2016128,352 mi+299 mi
- 30/09/2019128,385 mi+33 mi
- 14/04/2021128,385 mi
- 03/05/2022128,432 mi+47 mi
- 04/05/2023128,483 mi+51 mi
- 14/05/2024128,647 mi+164 mi
- 06/05/2025128,992 mi+345 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F963 BVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (F963 BVV) between October 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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