1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · C246 GVU
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 139,072 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C246 GVU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2006
- 139,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C246 GVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (C246 GVU) between September 2006 and September 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2006 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
C246 GVU Mileage History
- 15/09/2006139,072 mi
- 18/09/2006139,072 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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