1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G274 HBV
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 73,028 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G274 HBV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2023
- 73,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G274 HBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G274 HBV) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
G274 HBV Mileage History
- 29/07/202272,201 mi
- 05/08/202373,028 mi+827 mi
Average of roughly 812 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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