1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · C956 DMT
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 1986. Recorded mileage 54,109 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C956 DMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 54,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C956 DMT Mileage History
- 15/05/202449,123 mi
- 16/05/202449,125 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/202551,220 mi+2,095 mi
- 22/04/202654,109 mi+2,889 mi
- 22/04/202654,109 mi
Average of roughly 2,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C956 DMT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (C956 DMT) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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