1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G668 YLE
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 158,368 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,368 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
G668 YLE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2012
- 158,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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.
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G668 YLE Mileage History
- 18/10/2006133,455 mi
- 25/10/2007141,414 mi+7,959 mi
- 25/10/2007141,149 mi-265 mi
- 07/11/2008149,857 mi+8,708 mi
- 07/11/2008149,859 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2009154,229 mi+4,370 mi
- 24/10/2009154,229 mi
- 17/03/2011157,986 mi+3,757 mi
- 17/03/2011157,986 mi
- 05/03/2012158,367 mi+381 mi
- 08/03/2012158,368 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,623 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G668 YLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G668 YLE) between October 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
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