1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B507 MSC
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 22,420 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B507 MSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 22,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B507 MSC 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 Golf (B507 MSC) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
B507 MSC Mileage History
- 23/07/202218,542 mi
- 28/07/202218,548 mi+6 mi
- 03/08/202321,985 mi+3,437 mi
- 03/08/202321,985 mi
- 06/03/202522,420 mi+435 mi
Average of roughly 1,480 miles per year across 5 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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