1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · C912 HOM
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 86,844 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C912 HOM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 86,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C912 HOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (C912 HOM) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
C912 HOM Mileage History
- 22/07/202286,289 mi
- 28/07/202286,302 mi+13 mi
- 23/07/202586,844 mi+542 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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