1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B596 MLN
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1985. Recorded mileage 179,282 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1800cc
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B596 MLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 179,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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B596 MLN Mileage History
- 28/11/2023178,588 mi
- 28/11/2023178,589 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/2024179,008 mi+419 mi
- 10/12/2024179,008 mi
- 12/12/2025179,282 mi+274 mi
Average of roughly 340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B596 MLN 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 (B596 MLN) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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