1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · B393 NPE
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1985. Recorded mileage 84,217 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B393 NPE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 84,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B393 NPE 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 (B393 NPE) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner, upper wheel arch/strut ”; “Indicator switch inoperative Inoperative for O/S indicator (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”.
B393 NPE Mileage History
- 10/10/202584,217 mi
- 23/10/202584,217 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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