1985 Volkswagen Light VAN 1.6L Diesel · B458 OLL
1985 Volkswagen Light VAN (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 40,842 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LIGHT VAN
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B458 OLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 40,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B458 OLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Light Van (B458 OLL) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
B458 OLL Mileage History
- 11/05/202340,842 mi
- 12/05/202340,842 mi
- 05/06/202440,842 mi
- 12/06/2024408,424 mi+367,582 mi
- 07/08/202540,842 mi-367,582 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (B458 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as B458OLL.
MORGAN
4/4
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E
MERCEDES-BENZ
207 D
BMW
R80
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FORD
TRANSIT
MAZDA
323
FORD
CAPRI
PIAGGIO
PK125
RENAULT
UNKNOWN
YAMAHA
UNKNOWN
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.