1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G227 KAK
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/09/1989. Recorded mileage 124,472 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1595cc
G227 KAK Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 124,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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G227 KAK Mileage History
- 15/11/200586,992 mi
- 21/11/200688,145 mi+1,153 mi
- 30/11/200790,649 mi+2,504 mi
- 29/11/200892,435 mi+1,786 mi
- 26/10/200995,691 mi+3,256 mi
- 13/10/2010102,180 mi+6,489 mi
- 21/10/2011107,173 mi+4,993 mi
- 24/10/2011107,176 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/2012110,867 mi+3,691 mi
- 29/10/2012110,867 mi
- 30/10/2013113,754 mi+2,887 mi
- 28/10/2014116,647 mi+2,893 mi
- 28/10/2014116,647 mi
- 26/10/2015117,991 mi+1,344 mi
- 27/10/2015117,994 mi+3 mi
- 27/10/2016118,858 mi+864 mi
- 27/10/2016118,858 mi
- 13/11/2017119,537 mi+679 mi
- 14/11/2017119,543 mi+6 mi
- 21/11/2018120,129 mi+586 mi
- 21/11/2018120,129 mi
- 26/11/2019120,645 mi+516 mi
- 11/11/2020121,356 mi+711 mi
- 10/11/2021122,094 mi+738 mi
- 23/11/2022122,999 mi+905 mi
- 23/11/2023123,782 mi+783 mi
- 23/11/2023123,782 mi
- 18/11/2024124,384 mi+602 mi
- 21/11/2024124,386 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/2026124,472 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 1,848 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
G227 KAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G227 KAK) between November 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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