1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · B281 EGP
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1985. Recorded mileage 90,476 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1595cc
B281 EGP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 90,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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B281 EGP Mileage History
- 09/07/202289,203 mi
- 28/07/202390,007 mi+804 mi
- 26/07/202490,352 mi+345 mi
- 22/07/202590,476 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 419 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B281 EGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (B281 EGP) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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