1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D171 EYP
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 163,786 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D171 EYP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 163,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D171 EYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (D171 EYP) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
D171 EYP Mileage History
- 09/09/2006119,341 mi
- 03/09/200731,074 mi-88,267 mi
- 07/09/2007131,256 mi+100,182 mi
- 18/10/2008147,314 mi+16,058 mi
- 18/10/2008147,314 mi
- 27/08/2009152,587 mi+5,273 mi
- 29/08/2009152,678 mi+91 mi
- 29/07/2010154,495 mi+1,817 mi
- 04/08/2010154,495 mi
- 14/06/2012154,627 mi+132 mi
- 14/06/2012154,627 mi
- 08/02/2014155,903 mi+1,276 mi
- 17/12/2015158,124 mi+2,221 mi
- 30/12/2015158,126 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/2017159,465 mi+1,339 mi
- 20/07/2018159,886 mi+421 mi
- 24/07/2018159,886 mi
- 15/07/2019161,148 mi+1,262 mi
- 14/05/2021161,606 mi+458 mi
- 14/05/2021161,606 mi
- 07/11/2022162,746 mi+1,140 mi
- 16/10/2023162,970 mi+224 mi
- 10/10/2024163,572 mi+602 mi
- 22/10/2024163,533 mi-39 mi
- 01/11/2025163,786 mi+253 mi
Average of roughly 2,321 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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