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60 WXW

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 WXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 115,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 114,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 113,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 113,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust touching on axle

Pass 13 May 2006 87,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 103,621 miles

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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60 WXW is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 60 WXW, 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 60 WXW registered?

60 WXW is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is 60 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 WXW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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