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MOT valid

1986 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.8L Petrol

C740 BOU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is a Petrol vehicle with a 1781cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 148,422.

MOT

Valid

Expires 01/03/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 148,422
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 1781cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C740 BOU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2022 to March 2026.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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