1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B430 ODX
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 115,741 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B430 ODX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2023
- 115,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B430 ODX 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 (B430 ODX) between January 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position can not open (6.2.1 (e))”.
B430 ODX Mileage History
- 11/01/2022115,715 mi
- 20/04/2022115,717 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/2023115,741 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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