1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B922 GVV
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/05/1985. Recorded mileage 167,705 miles. MOT valid until 17/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,705 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
B922 GVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 167,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B922 GVV Mileage History
- 22/03/2023164,819 mi
- 10/04/2024165,954 mi+1,135 mi
- 08/04/2025166,692 mi+738 mi
- 08/04/2025166,693 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2026167,705 mi+1,012 mi
Average of roughly 942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B922 GVV 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 (B922 GVV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
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