1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G831 APM
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 132,711 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G831 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 132,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G831 APM 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 (G831 APM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
G831 APM Mileage History
- 24/03/2023132,134 mi
- 27/04/2024132,142 mi+8 mi
- 20/03/2025132,187 mi+45 mi
- 05/03/2026132,706 mi+519 mi
- 06/03/2026132,711 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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