1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C724 TEG
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 159,701 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C724 TEG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 159,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C724 TEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (C724 TEG) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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