1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · D85 ELF
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1986. Recorded mileage 36,317 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1595cc
D85 ELF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
- 36,317 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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D85 ELF Mileage History
- 15/08/202233,956 mi
- 18/08/202233,956 mi
- 12/09/202336,310 mi+2,354 mi
- 01/11/202336,317 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D85 ELF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (D85 ELF) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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