1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G235 CUY
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/08/1989. Recorded mileage 108,393 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,393 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
G235 CUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 108,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G235 CUY Mileage History
- 14/08/2023108,009 mi
- 15/08/2023108,013 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/2025108,077 mi+64 mi
- 24/07/2025108,077 mi
- 23/07/2026108,393 mi+316 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G235 CUY 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 (G235 CUY) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked and perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked and perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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