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AWD 20V

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,075 mi
Last recorded16,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 20V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 16,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 14,764 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 13,823 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 13,193 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 12,803 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 11,362 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 10,251 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Pass 17 Mar 2018 9,809 miles

1. Car has been heavily modified; 2. Car has been standing still for a long period of time.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 8,876 miles

1. Car been standing still for a long period of time 2. Car has been heavily modified

Pass 3 Oct 2015 8,258 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,257 miles

Car has been heavily modified

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 5,728 miles

1.Car has been heavily modified.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 3,543 miles

Car has been heavily modifyed.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 2,484 miles

1.Highly modifyed car.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,008 miles

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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AWD 20V is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWD 20V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWD 20V registered?

AWD 20V is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1989.

Is AWD 20V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWD 20V shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWD 20V have outstanding finance?

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