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C114 DYT

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,460 mi
Last recorded28,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC114 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,460 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/rear tyres sidewall cracking 185/60/14h

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,122 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,771 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,771 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

indicator tell tale light in/op audible noise present

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 26,504 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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C114 DYT is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C114 DYT, 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 C114 DYT registered?

C114 DYT is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C114 DYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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