1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · G247 KUB
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/09/1989. Recorded mileage 96,491 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,491 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
G247 KUB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 96,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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G247 KUB Mileage History
- 02/09/200643,444 mi
- 31/03/200847,770 mi+4,326 mi
- 04/04/200847,776 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/200952,240 mi+4,464 mi
- 27/03/200952,315 mi+75 mi
- 16/03/201059,479 mi+7,164 mi
- 19/03/201059,479 mi
- 28/02/201167,721 mi+8,242 mi
- 05/03/201167,824 mi+103 mi
- 08/02/201271,602 mi+3,778 mi
- 08/02/201271,602 mi
- 15/02/201378,716 mi+7,114 mi
- 03/01/201584,443 mi+5,727 mi
- 15/01/201584,468 mi+25 mi
- 01/08/201686,830 mi+2,362 mi
- 01/07/201789,073 mi+2,243 mi
- 12/05/201891,048 mi+1,975 mi
- 24/06/201992,495 mi+1,447 mi
- 10/06/202093,880 mi+1,385 mi
- 26/08/202194,500 mi+620 mi
- 28/09/202294,747 mi+247 mi
- 19/10/202395,389 mi+642 mi
- 07/11/202496,491 mi+1,102 mi
Average of roughly 2,917 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
G247 KUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G247 KUB) between September 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)”.
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