1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · G616 APG
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 36,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1272cc
G616 APG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 36,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
G616 APG Mileage History
- 28/03/202234,196 mi
- 01/04/202234,202 mi+6 mi
- 15/03/202336,599 mi+2,397 mi
- 17/03/202336,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G616 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 (G616 APG) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 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: Suspension (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (G616 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as G616APG.
AUDI
90
FORD
SIERRA SAPPHIRE
HONDA
VFR750F
MAZDA
MX-5
MAZDA
EUNOS
MERCEDES
HONDA
VFR750F
LANCIA
DELTA
MAZDA
MX-5
FORD
ESCORT
YAMAHA
R1Z
ROVER
416