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C121 RUF

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 RUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 108,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 108,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 107,735 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre foul wing when turning left or going over rough ground

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,461 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre foul wing when turning left or going over rough ground

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,529 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

no interior mirror fitted

wipers only work on 1st speed

Pass 18 Jul 2015 104,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 103,957 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 103,949 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 103,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 102,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 102,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 102,787 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side rear inner sill corodeing

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

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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C121 RUF is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C121 RUF, 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 C121 RUF registered?

C121 RUF is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C121 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C121 RUF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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