1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G86 NHO
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 106,193 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G86 NHO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2011
- 106,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G86 NHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G86 NHO) between March 2009 and December 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
G86 NHO Mileage History
- 23/03/200991,653 mi
- 30/03/200991,653 mi
- 31/03/201097,773 mi+6,120 mi
- 28/03/2011101,985 mi+4,212 mi
- 29/03/2011101,985 mi
- 23/12/2011106,193 mi+4,208 mi
- 23/12/2011106,193 mi
Average of roughly 5,285 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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