1989 Volkswagen 2.1L Petrol · G331 JWA
1989 Volkswagen (2.1L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 161,931 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G331 JWA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 161,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G331 JWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Unknown (G331 JWA) between July 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jackin”; “Offside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
G331 JWA Mileage History
- 04/07/2006137,854 mi
- 04/07/2006137,854 mi
- 28/06/2007140,576 mi+2,722 mi
- 02/07/2008142,708 mi+2,132 mi
- 15/07/2009148,531 mi+5,823 mi
- 23/07/2009148,540 mi+9 mi
- 25/08/2010153,926 mi+5,386 mi
- 29/07/2011155,139 mi+1,213 mi
- 08/08/2011155,139 mi
- 10/08/2012155,207 mi+68 mi
- 13/08/2012155,207 mi
- 07/05/2013155,503 mi+296 mi
- 20/05/2013155,504 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2014157,297 mi+1,793 mi
- 04/08/2014157,300 mi+3 mi
- 07/09/2015160,497 mi+3,197 mi
- 08/10/2016160,973 mi+476 mi
- 28/05/2019161,413 mi+440 mi
- 29/05/2019161,413 mi
- 10/06/2021161,856 mi+443 mi
- 14/06/2021161,856 mi
- 11/07/2022161,888 mi+32 mi
- 25/07/2022161,888 mi
- 01/12/2023161,931 mi+43 mi
- 01/12/2023161,931 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 25 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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