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1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D283 VAN

D283 VAN

1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1986. Recorded mileage 177,891 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1781cc

D283 VAN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
  • 177,891 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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D283 VAN Mileage History

  1. 24/06/2022177,708 mi
  2. 25/08/2023177,720 mi+12 mi
  3. 07/09/2023177,733 mi+13 mi
  4. 07/08/2024177,758 mi+25 mi
  5. 30/08/2025177,891 mi+133 mi

Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D283 VAN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (D283 VAN) between June 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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