1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G147 DFX
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1989. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G147 DFX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
- 0 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G147 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G147 DFX) between April 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2024 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 (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
G147 DFX Mileage History
- 12/04/200676,647 mi
- 25/05/200785,176 mi+8,529 mi
- 02/06/200892,732 mi+7,556 mi
- 02/06/200892,732 mi
- 31/07/200999,679 mi+6,947 mi
- 04/10/2010107,030 mi+7,351 mi
- 28/11/2011112,438 mi+5,408 mi
- 30/11/2011112,438 mi
- 27/11/2012117,977 mi+5,539 mi
- 04/12/2013123,683 mi+5,706 mi
- 17/12/2014126,552 mi+2,869 mi
- 23/12/2014126,592 mi+40 mi
- 21/10/2015130,238 mi+3,646 mi
- 03/09/2020130,244 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/2020130,257 mi+13 mi
- 01/03/2022132,090 mi+1,833 mi
- 02/03/2023136,264 mi+4,174 mi
- 02/03/2023136,264 mi
- 08/03/20240 mi-136,264 mi
Average of roughly -4,281 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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