1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B89 RUE
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1985. Recorded mileage 47,589 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1781cc
B89 RUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 47,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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B89 RUE Mileage History
- 22/04/202247,574 mi
- 02/05/202347,578 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/202447,580 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/202447,581 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202547,589 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B89 RUE 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 (B89 RUE) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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