1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C311 BWW
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 154,587 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C311 BWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 154,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C311 BWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C311 BWW) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
C311 BWW Mileage History
- 18/11/2021154,514 mi
- 23/11/2022154,583 mi+69 mi
- 04/11/2023154,587 mi+4 mi
- 01/08/2025154,587 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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