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G839 WGU

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Silver Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,739 mi
Last recorded16,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG839 WGU
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 16,739 miles

Tyres beyond 10 years old

Pass 30 Jun 2025 16,727 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 16,727 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,624 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,610 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,599 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside number plate lamp's dim.

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,305 miles

handbrake readings becoming low

slight blow from exhaust front joint

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?

Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Stop lamp not working 29
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G839 WGU is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Silver with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 Aston Martin V8 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G839 WGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Volante typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G839 WGU registered?

G839 WGU is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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