1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G661 LRH
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1989. Recorded mileage 130,729 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1781cc
G661 LRH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
- 130,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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G661 LRH Mileage History
- 15/03/2007116,053 mi
- 22/03/2007116,055 mi+2 mi
- 22/03/2008119,349 mi+3,294 mi
- 31/03/2008119,395 mi+46 mi
- 07/03/2009121,146 mi+1,751 mi
- 17/03/2009121,177 mi+31 mi
- 31/10/2016122,619 mi+1,442 mi
- 31/10/2016122,619 mi
- 01/11/2017127,866 mi+5,247 mi
- 01/11/2017127,866 mi
- 02/01/2019129,740 mi+1,874 mi
- 02/01/2019129,740 mi
- 03/11/2020130,055 mi+315 mi
- 09/05/2022130,318 mi+263 mi
- 21/04/2023130,478 mi+160 mi
- 08/05/2024130,729 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
G661 LRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G661 LRH) between March 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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