1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G842 MFD
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 188,244 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G842 MFD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 188,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G842 MFD Mileage History
- 05/07/2024187,980 mi
- 29/07/2026188,244 mi+264 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G842 MFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G842 MFD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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