1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.3L Petrol · B288 LDL
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1985. Recorded mileage 78,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1272cc
B288 LDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 78,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B288 LDL Mileage History
- 12/09/202376,481 mi
- 01/04/202578,156 mi+1,675 mi
Average of roughly 1,079 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B288 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (B288 LDL) between September 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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