1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · D402 ALU
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 98,697 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D402 ALU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 98,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D402 ALU 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 (D402 ALU) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D402 ALU Mileage History
- 25/05/202397,012 mi
- 10/06/202498,243 mi+1,231 mi
- 12/06/202498,243 mi
- 12/08/202598,697 mi+454 mi
- 12/08/202598,697 mi
Average of roughly 760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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