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1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · G651 KYB

G651 KYB

1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1989. Recorded mileage 412,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
1588cc

G651 KYB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
  • 412,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G651 KYB Mileage History

  1. 01/07/2022410,076 mi
  2. 07/07/2022410,078 mi+2 mi
  3. 04/07/2023410,079 mi+1 mi
  4. 05/07/2024412,395 mi+2,316 mi
  5. 17/07/2024412,455 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 1,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G651 KYB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G651 KYB) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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