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C108 DYR

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC108 DYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2016 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mount rubber perishing

Pass 15 May 2015 37,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 37,204 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,742 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,740 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise horn gos off when not pushing swich

advise o/s rear brake low

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,177 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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C108 DYR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C108 DYR, 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.

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What year was C108 DYR registered?

C108 DYR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C108 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C108 DYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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