1986 Volkswagen Joker 1.6L Diesel · C235 RBV
1986 Volkswagen Joker (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 262,253 km. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JOKER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 262,253 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C235 RBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 262,253 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C235 RBV MOT History
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 Joker (C235 RBV) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
C235 RBV Odometer History
- 21/10/2022251,915 mi
- 20/10/2023252,227 mi+312 mi
- 07/11/2024259,422 km
- 14/11/2024259,435 km+13 km
- 26/02/2026262,253 km+2,818 km
Average of roughly 3,085 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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