1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G486 BPB
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 93,643 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1595cc
G486 BPB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 93,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G486 BPB Mileage History
- 18/01/202293,025 mi
- 21/01/202393,599 mi+574 mi
- 27/01/202493,643 mi+44 mi
- 13/09/202593,643 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G486 BPB 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 (G486 BPB) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
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