1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G723 MGP
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 108,802 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G723 MGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 108,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G723 MGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G723 MGP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G723 MGP Mileage History
- 18/01/202490,363 mi
- 22/01/202490,372 mi+9 mi
- 14/01/202598,216 mi+7,844 mi
- 14/01/202598,216 mi
- 15/01/2026108,802 mi+10,586 mi
Average of roughly 9,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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