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VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF CABRIO GL AUTO (1985)

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valid MOT found
254 days remaining expires 16th Oct 2025

valid road tax found
178 days remaining due 1st Aug 2025


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen

You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,800 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,800 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped

It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 13,300 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 13,300 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export

During the last 90 days we found that more than 7,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks

Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.

recorded use

mileage record

17th Oct 2024
165,710 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2023
162,572 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2022
155,081 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2022
155,080 miles (MOT)
9th Aug 2021
149,020 miles (MOT)
9th Aug 2021
149,015 miles (MOT)
6th Aug 2020
145,524 miles (MOT)
8th Aug 2019
142,293 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2019
142,291 miles (MOT)
25th Jul 2018
138,946 miles (MOT)
23rd Jul 2018
138,944 miles (MOT)
25th Jul 2017
130,204 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2016
123,275 miles (MOT)
13th Aug 2013
114,335 miles (MOT)
12th Aug 2013
114,335 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2012
111,172 miles (MOT)
13th May 2011
108,364 miles (MOT)
21st Apr 2010
106,000 miles (DVLA)
8th Apr 2010
106,355 miles (MOT)
30th Apr 2009
103,680 miles (MOT)
18th May 2007
102,930 miles (MOT)
2nd Feb 2006
101,172 miles (MOT)
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mileage insights

Most recent mileage record
165,710 miles
Estimated current mileage
166,555 miles
Estimated annual mileage
2,786 miles
MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid - Expires 16th Oct 2025
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Date
17th Oct 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
165710 miles
Expiry
16th Oct 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
2nd Sep 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
162572 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
9th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
155081 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2023
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Damper Has Lift And Play In Top Mount
Date
9th Sep 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
155080 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Major
Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Modified With Coil Overs
Minor
Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Damper Has Lift And Play In Top Mount
Date
9th Aug 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
149020 miles
Expiry
8th Aug 2022
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Front Washers Weak In Operation.
Minor
Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Date
9th Aug 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
149015 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Major
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Splash Area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Front Washers Weak In Operation.
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
Date
6th Aug 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
145524 miles
Expiry
7th Aug 2021
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Modified With Coil Overs
Advisory Notice
Steering Rack Notchy On Lock To Lock With Wheels Free.
Date
8th Aug 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
142293 miles
Expiry
7th Aug 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material By Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Both Top Mounts/springs Noisy On Turning
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded By Tank To Front Of Car ()
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Date
2nd Aug 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
142291 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Fuel Pipe/s Corroded By Tank To Front Of Car ()
Dangerous
Fuel Pipe Leaking Excessively Or A Risk Of Fire Fuel Pump Front Of Engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Coolant Level Low
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material By Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Major
Fuel Tank Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Dangerous
Nearside Rear Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Front Both Top Mounts/springs Noisy On Turning
Major
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Date
25th Jul 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
138946 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides To And From Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Large Garland Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()
Advisory Notice
Modified Lowered Stiffened Suspension Fitted All Round
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Both Rear Flexy Hose Ferrules Corroded
Date
23rd Jul 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
138944 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Major
Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Modified Lowered Stiffened Suspension Fitted All Round
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam Lamp In Grille (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Both Rear Flexy Hose Ferrules Corroded
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides To And From Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Large Garland Hanging From Rear View Mirror ()
Date
25th Jul 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
130204 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Starting To Perish (2.5.c.1a)
Date
25th Jul 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
130204 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Starting To Perish (2.5.c.1a)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
Fail
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
Date
2nd Aug 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
123275 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2017
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
13th Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
114335 miles
Expiry
12th Aug 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Some Movement In Steering Rack D Bushes
Date
12th Aug 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
114335 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Some Movement In Steering Rack D Bushes
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
2nd Aug 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
111172 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2013
User Entered
Slight Bind Both Rear Brakes
User Entered
Offside Front Position Lamp Deteriorating
User Entered
Previous Repairs Underseal And Paint
Advisory Notice
Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
User Entered
Horn Slightly Weak
User Entered
Nearside Front Tyre On Limit (advise Replacement)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
13th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
108364 miles
Expiry
12th May 2012
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Small Cut In N/s/r Tyre
Date
13th May 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
108364 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Small Cut In N/s/r Tyre
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
Date
8th Apr 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
106355 miles
Expiry
29th Apr 2011
User Entered
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
8th Apr 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
106355 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
Date
30th Apr 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
103680 miles
Expiry
29th Apr 2010
Date
18th May 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
102930 miles
Expiry
17th May 2008
Date
2nd Feb 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
101172 miles
Expiry
1st Feb 2007
Date
2nd Feb 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
101172 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Inadequately Repaired (5.2.6)
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valuation data

current values

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change over time

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 14280 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.

running costs

fuel efficiency

road tax

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Tax Status
Taxed - Due 1st Aug 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications

original details

Manufactured
31st Dec 1985
Registration
28th Nov 1985
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
vehicle body

Body Type
Convertible
performance & engine

Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
1595 cc
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CABRIO GL AUTO
Manufactured from 1974, the Volkswagon Golf has become an iconic compact car. Volkswagon have produced eight generations of their iconic VW Golf, which has crossed from the economoy market to the high-performance car market sector. Revealed in 2019, the 8th generation VW Golf 5-door hatchback comes with a range of different engines, including a hybrid.
- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.6L more than any other.

Red
33.33%
Black
13.89%
Blue
11.11%
White
11.11%
Gold
5.56%
Green
5.56%
Silver
5.56%
Bronze
2.78%
Grey
2.78%
Maroon
2.78%
Not Stated
2.78%
Yellow
2.78%

1987
2.78%
1986
25.00%
1985
13.89%
1984
13.89%
1983
11.11%
1982
30.56%
1981
2.78%

1595cc
41.67%
1457cc
36.11%
1600cc
13.89%
1588cc
5.56%
1896cc
2.78%

Petrol
100.00%

1
2.86%
2
8.57%
3
5.71%
4
8.57%
5
5.71%
6
5.71%
7
5.71%
8
2.86%
9
8.57%
10
8.57%
11
11.43%
12
8.57%
14
5.71%
16
2.86%
18
2.86%
19
2.86%
25
2.86%

60k … 70k
8.57%
70k … 80k
5.71%
80k … 90k
14.29%
90k … 100k
11.43%
100k … 110k
5.71%
110k … 120k
8.57%
120k … 130k
17.14%
130k … 140k
11.43%
140k … 150k
5.71%
150k … 160k
5.71%
160k … 170k
2.86%
170k … 180k
2.86%