1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B774 THP
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 115,938 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B774 THP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 115,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B774 THP 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 (B774 THP) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
B774 THP Mileage History
- 25/07/2022109,167 mi
- 13/10/2023110,683 mi+1,516 mi
- 02/11/2023110,727 mi+44 mi
- 05/03/2025115,935 mi+5,208 mi
- 07/03/2025115,938 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,587 miles per year across 5 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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