1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SJA 221H
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 92,822 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2007.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Dec 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJA 221H Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2007
- 92,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJA 221H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (SJA 221H) between September 2007 and September 2007.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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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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