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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G934 UTM

G934 UTM

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/12/1989. Recorded mileage 74,733 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
74,733 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/08/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1781cc

G934 UTM Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
  • 74,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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G934 UTM Mileage History

  1. 15/06/200668,700 mi
  2. 03/06/201170,077 mi+1,377 mi
  3. 18/06/201270,178 mi+101 mi
  4. 20/06/201270,186 mi+8 mi
  5. 16/05/201470,195 mi+9 mi
  6. 17/05/201470,195 mi
  7. 13/06/201570,815 mi+620 mi
  8. 24/06/201671,239 mi+424 mi
  9. 15/06/201771,537 mi+298 mi
  10. 29/06/201871,810 mi+273 mi
  11. 12/07/201971,999 mi+189 mi
  12. 19/06/202073,393 mi+1,394 mi
  13. 14/07/202174,006 mi+613 mi
  14. 14/07/202174,006 mi
  15. 31/07/202374,600 mi+594 mi
  16. 09/08/202374,602 mi+2 mi
  17. 22/07/202474,614 mi+12 mi
  18. 21/07/202574,673 mi+59 mi
  19. 01/08/202674,733 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 300 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

G934 UTM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 07:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G934 UTM) between June 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bracket/weld insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”.

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