1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G316 RAP
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 161,830 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G316 RAP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 161,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G316 RAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G316 RAP) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded on the bulk head (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
G316 RAP Mileage History
- 27/09/2006106,282 mi
- 27/09/2006106,323 mi+41 mi
- 27/09/2007114,457 mi+8,134 mi
- 16/09/2008124,725 mi+10,268 mi
- 30/03/2010129,834 mi+5,109 mi
- 09/04/2011131,417 mi+1,583 mi
- 08/08/2012136,940 mi+5,523 mi
- 09/09/2013148,625 mi+11,685 mi
- 13/09/2013148,625 mi
- 04/10/2025161,761 mi+13,136 mi
- 04/10/2025161,761 mi
- 08/10/2026161,830 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 2,773 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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