1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · C891 LGC
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 May 1986. Recorded mileage 73,474 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C891 LGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/07/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
C891 LGC Mileage History
- 18/07/202273,887 mi
- 27/07/202273,395 mi-492 mi
- 22/08/202373,474 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly -377 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C891 LGC 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 (C891 LGC) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (C891 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as C891LGC.
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HONDA
UNKNOWN
KAWASAKI
GPZ1100
FORD
CAPRI
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
FORD
TRANSIT
MERCEDES-BENZ
308 D
PORSCHE
944
VESPA (DOUGLAS)
ETS
FORD
ESCORT
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1986 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.