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1985 Volkswagen 1.9L Petrol · B918 FGT

B918 FGT

1985 Volkswagen (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 92,130 km. MOT expired on 28 May 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year / Origin
1985 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 May 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
92,130 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 May 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1900cc
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B918 FGT Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
  • 92,130 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

B918 FGT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 02:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Unknown (B918 FGT) between November 2006 and May 2023.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 30 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.

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ADVISORY

B918 FGT Odometer History

  1. 30/11/200654,255 km
  2. 05/12/200761,944 mi
  3. 13/12/200761,944 mi
  4. 17/04/200974,803 km
  5. 22/04/200974,803 mi
  6. 29/04/201087,010 km
  7. 04/05/201087,010 km
  8. 04/05/201290,434 km+3,424 km
  9. 09/05/201290,436 km+2 km
  10. 15/07/201391,523 mi
  11. 03/07/201491,562 km
  12. 20/07/201591,695 mi
  13. 05/11/202091,897 km
  14. 18/05/202291,954 km+57 km
  15. 30/05/202392,130 km+176 km

Average of roughly 2,296 km per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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