1989 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · G660 KWF
1989 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 179,116 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G660 KWF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 179,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G660 KWF Mileage History
- 20/10/2011152,494 mi
- 02/11/2011152,494 mi
- 30/04/2013153,709 mi+1,215 mi
- 07/05/2013153,714 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/2014155,629 mi+1,915 mi
- 06/05/2015158,293 mi+2,664 mi
- 05/05/2016163,266 mi+4,973 mi
- 09/05/2017165,503 mi+2,237 mi
- 09/05/2017165,503 mi
- 10/05/2018169,623 mi+4,120 mi
- 11/05/2018169,623 mi
- 10/04/2019172,287 mi+2,664 mi
- 20/03/2020173,961 mi+1,674 mi
- 26/03/2020173,964 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/2021174,609 mi+645 mi
- 08/04/2021174,674 mi+65 mi
- 31/03/2022175,349 mi+675 mi
- 31/03/2022175,350 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/2023176,947 mi+1,597 mi
- 03/04/2023176,948 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2024177,559 mi+611 mi
- 07/04/2025178,081 mi+522 mi
- 07/04/2025178,081 mi
- 17/04/2026179,116 mi+1,035 mi
Average of roughly 1,837 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
G660 KWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Golf (G660 KWF) between July 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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 (39 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe running from front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
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