1984 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · B980 FMO
1984 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1984. Recorded mileage 77,410 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B980 FMO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 77,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B980 FMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Golf (B980 FMO) between April 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
B980 FMO Mileage History
- 30/04/202677,405 mi
- 12/05/202677,410 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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