1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G323 ESX
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 153,293 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G323 ESX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 153,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G323 ESX 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 (G323 ESX) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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 (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
G323 ESX Mileage History
- 11/08/2022149,651 mi
- 12/08/2022149,654 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/2023158,747 mi+9,093 mi
- 06/11/2023153,293 mi-5,454 mi
Average of roughly 2,945 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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