1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C547 DYP
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 73,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/07/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1781cc
C547 DYP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2009
- 73,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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C547 DYP Mileage History
- 14/03/200666,979 mi
- 17/03/200666,979 mi
- 03/05/200769,705 mi+2,726 mi
- 18/05/200769,721 mi+16 mi
- 16/05/200871,367 mi+1,646 mi
- 16/05/200871,370 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/200973,467 mi+2,097 mi
- 22/05/200973,472 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,036 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
C547 DYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C547 DYP) between March 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
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