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50 LAL

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,819 mi
Last recorded55,819 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 LAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 55,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,815 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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50 LAL is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50 LAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 50 LAL registered?

50 LAL is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is 50 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 50 LAL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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