1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · D664 YPA
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 55,368 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D664 YPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 55,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D664 YPA Mileage History
- 10/11/202151,628 mi
- 10/11/202151,629 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/202452,347 mi+718 mi
- 10/07/202452,369 mi+22 mi
- 04/07/202555,368 mi+2,999 mi
Average of roughly 1,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D664 YPA 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 (D664 YPA) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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