1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · C757 JDV
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1986. Recorded mileage 34,536 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C757 JDV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 34,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C757 JDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C757 JDV) between May 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.
C757 JDV Mileage History
- 17/05/200616,809 mi
- 30/11/200716,872 mi+63 mi
- 01/12/200716,872 mi
- 01/12/200817,853 mi+981 mi
- 24/11/200921,171 mi+3,318 mi
- 19/11/201021,710 mi+539 mi
- 19/11/201021,710 mi
- 22/11/201126,637 mi+4,927 mi
- 22/11/201126,638 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/201227,599 mi+961 mi
- 30/11/201332,204 mi+4,605 mi
- 11/05/201934,528 mi+2,324 mi
- 09/11/202034,532 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/202134,536 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,146 miles per year across 14 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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