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1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C175 WPA

C175 WPA

1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 143,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1781cc

C175 WPA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
  • 143,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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C175 WPA Mileage History

  1. 28/06/2022132,557 mi
  2. 29/06/2023135,710 mi+3,153 mi
  3. 27/06/2024139,799 mi+4,089 mi
  4. 27/06/2024139,799 mi
  5. 11/06/2025143,114 mi+3,315 mi

Average of roughly 3,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C175 WPA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C175 WPA) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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