1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G765 BSD
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 116,606 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,606 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
G765 BSD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 116,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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G765 BSD Mileage History
- 22/04/2022116,559 mi
- 28/07/2023116,589 mi+30 mi
- 31/07/2023116,599 mi+10 mi
- 30/07/2024116,606 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G765 BSD 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 (G765 BSD) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking PIPES ON FLOOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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