1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · D742 JEC
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 3,416 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D742 JEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2024
- 3,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D742 JEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (D742 JEC) between May 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
D742 JEC Mileage History
- 31/05/20233,414 mi
- 06/06/20233,424 mi+10 mi
- 07/08/20243,416 mi-8 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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