1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G588 APG
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 84,872 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G588 APG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 84,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G588 APG 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 (G588 APG) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
G588 APG Mileage History
- 18/07/202284,030 mi
- 16/04/202484,238 mi+208 mi
- 15/04/202584,281 mi+43 mi
- 21/04/202684,872 mi+591 mi
Average of roughly 224 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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