1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G294 JWA
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 71,183 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G294 JWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 71,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G294 JWA 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 (G294 JWA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacki”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”.
G294 JWA Mileage History
- 23/07/202463,561 mi
- 22/07/202567,827 mi+4,266 mi
- 14/08/202567,860 mi+33 mi
- 10/08/202671,175 mi+3,315 mi
- 18/08/202671,183 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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