1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G275 VMG
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 148,255 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G275 VMG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2010
- 148,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G275 VMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G275 VMG) between October 2008 and May 2010.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2010 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
G275 VMG Mileage History
- 13/10/2008147,884 mi
- 18/10/2008147,904 mi+20 mi
- 28/04/2010148,246 mi+342 mi
- 10/05/2010148,255 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 236 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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