1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C106 JRL
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 86,062 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C106 JRL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 86,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C106 JRL Mileage History
- 20/07/202686,060 mi
- 24/07/202686,062 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C106 JRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C106 JRL) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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