1986 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · OOK 879
1986 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1986. Recorded mileage 85,467 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,467 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
OOK 879 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 85,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OOK 879 Mileage History
- 25/04/200657,048 mi
- 10/05/200657,049 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/200764,256 mi+7,207 mi
- 01/07/200870,610 mi+6,354 mi
- 08/07/200870,610 mi
- 08/07/200975,915 mi+5,305 mi
- 09/07/200975,919 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/201080,141 mi+4,222 mi
- 09/07/201080,141 mi
- 17/06/201183,080 mi+2,939 mi
- 16/04/201983,189 mi+109 mi
- 07/05/201983,204 mi+15 mi
- 03/12/202083,497 mi+293 mi
- 04/12/202083,497 mi
- 26/11/202184,140 mi+643 mi
- 01/02/202284,152 mi+12 mi
- 19/12/202284,695 mi+543 mi
- 19/12/202385,418 mi+723 mi
- 12/06/202685,467 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
OOK 879 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Golf (OOK 879) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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