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1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C235 ULH

C235 ULH

1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/11/1985. Recorded mileage 128,524 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1781cc

C235 ULH Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 128,524 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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C235 ULH Mileage History

  1. 01/09/2021128,505 mi
  2. 07/04/2025128,524 mi+19 mi
  3. 10/04/2025128,524 mi

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

C235 ULH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (C235 ULH) between September 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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