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1989 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,582 mi
Last recorded158,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 158,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 157,655 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 155,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear exhaust silencer, on the advisory limit. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sills to floor starting to become weak.

Pass 18 May 2018 150,464 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 150,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 137,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,597 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN GENERAL CORROSION EXHAUST LEAKS GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN BIND O/S/R BRAKE-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Fail 16 Aug 2007 128,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEVEL MIN GENERAL CORROSION EXHAUST LEAKS GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN BIND O/S/R BRAKE-PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 122,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 122,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes binding slightly †n/s/r flexi ferrules becoming rusty

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1 SYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 SYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 SYY registered?

1 SYY is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 1 SYY safe to buy?

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