1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B862 FEW
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1985. Recorded mileage 18,838 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1800cc
B862 FEW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 18,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B862 FEW Mileage History
- 30/06/202218,837 mi
- 11/03/202518,838 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/202518,838 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B862 FEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (B862 FEW) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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