1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D347 UFL
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1986. Recorded mileage 175,634 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1781cc
D347 UFL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 175,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D347 UFL Mileage History
- 16/11/2009170,180 mi
- 16/02/2010170,180 mi
- 16/02/2010170,180 mi
- 01/02/2011170,745 mi+565 mi
- 17/02/2011170,745 mi
- 30/01/2012171,339 mi+594 mi
- 15/02/2013171,798 mi+459 mi
- 22/02/2013171,798 mi
- 03/02/2014172,177 mi+379 mi
- 13/02/2015172,617 mi+440 mi
- 29/01/2016172,972 mi+355 mi
- 08/02/2017173,449 mi+477 mi
- 08/08/2018174,050 mi+601 mi
- 02/08/2019174,249 mi+199 mi
- 17/07/2020174,484 mi+235 mi
- 27/07/2021174,808 mi+324 mi
- 29/07/2021174,808 mi
- 14/09/2022175,070 mi+262 mi
- 23/08/2023175,185 mi+115 mi
- 04/09/2024175,420 mi+235 mi
- 04/09/2024175,420 mi
- 12/09/2025175,512 mi+92 mi
- 02/09/2026175,634 mi+122 mi
Average of roughly 325 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
D347 UFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (D347 UFL) between November 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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