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C110 JKX

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,042 mi
Last recorded127,042 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,042 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 123,617 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 5.22 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,426 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 123,317 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019
Fail 30 Apr 2019

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,634 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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C110 JKX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 C110 JKX, 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 C110 JKX registered?

C110 JKX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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