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19 HUG

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,489 mi
Last recorded107,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 HUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,489 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 107,488 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 107,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,400 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,398 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,387 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,387 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 107,199 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,150 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 107,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,040 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,748 miles

Fuel pipes starting to perish.

engine breather pipes split.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 106,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipes starting to perish.

engine breather pipes split.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 106,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 106,520 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust hangers starting to split

front anti roll bar bushes slight movement/wear

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight corrosion to the metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 105,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 105,096 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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19 HUG is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 19 HUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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19 HUG is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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