1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · G207 AEJ
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 73,154 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1588cc
G207 AEJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 73,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G207 AEJ Mileage History
- 29/06/200697,228 mi
- 06/06/2007100,430 mi+3,202 mi
- 06/06/2007100,431 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2008104,037 mi+3,606 mi
- 05/08/2009115,765 mi+11,728 mi
- 11/08/2009115,777 mi+12 mi
- 01/07/201966,664 mi-49,113 mi
- 11/09/202066,838 mi+174 mi
- 20/09/202167,795 mi+957 mi
- 14/07/202368,812 mi+1,017 mi
- 22/07/202470,523 mi+1,711 mi
- 21/10/202573,137 mi+2,614 mi
- 25/10/202573,154 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly -1,246 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G207 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G207 AEJ) between June 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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