1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G258 CLE
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 116,486 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G258 CLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 116,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G258 CLE 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 (G258 CLE) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
G258 CLE Mileage History
- 25/04/2023116,141 mi
- 27/04/2024116,335 mi+194 mi
- 01/05/2024116,335 mi
- 26/04/2025116,424 mi+89 mi
- 23/04/2026116,486 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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