1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C399 YFA
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 139,989 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1781cc
C399 YFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2007
- 139,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C399 YFA Mileage History
- 01/03/2006133,546 mi
- 13/03/2006133,548 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/2006133,550 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/2007139,989 mi+6,439 mi
Average of roughly 6,115 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C399 YFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (C399 YFA) between March 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.