The road tax status for G856 LTU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G856 LTU?

The MOT for G856 LTU is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 September 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of G856 LTU?

The recorded mileage for G856 LTU is 106,790 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G856 LTU ULEZ compliant?

No, G856 LTU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G856 LTU

G856 LTU

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1989. Recorded mileage 106,790 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/09/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 106,790 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 106,790 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1595cc

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G856 LTU Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
106,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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G856 LTU Mileage History

07/03/200711,364 mi
15/03/200711,364 mi
27/06/2008111,494 mi+100,130 mi
10/08/2009117,109 mi+5,615 mi
16/10/2010120,835 mi+3,726 mi
27/04/201296,627 mi-24,208 mi
28/04/201296,627 mi
02/05/201496,636 mi+9 mi
07/05/201496,636 mi
27/06/201596,812 mi+176 mi
05/04/201897,100 mi+288 mi
01/05/2019103,814 mi+6,714 mi
10/05/2019103,823 mi+9 mi
22/09/2022106,790 mi+2,967 mi

Average of roughly 6,138 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

G856 LTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 11:04

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G856 LTU) between March 2007 and September 2022.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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