1984 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · B987 MLW
1984 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1984. Recorded mileage 167,477 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B987 MLW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 167,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B987 MLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Golf (B987 MLW) between August 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe as it joins the silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump assembly (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting the position light and t”.
B987 MLW Mileage History
- 31/08/2005123,863 mi
- 01/09/2005123,875 mi+12 mi
- 29/10/2016147,318 mi+23,443 mi
- 24/10/2017155,735 mi+8,417 mi
- 27/10/2017155,763 mi+28 mi
- 05/10/2018162,620 mi+6,857 mi
- 05/10/2018162,620 mi
- 12/10/2019162,934 mi+314 mi
- 12/10/2019162,934 mi
- 26/10/2020164,470 mi+1,536 mi
- 28/10/2020164,470 mi
- 18/10/2021165,124 mi+654 mi
- 25/10/2021165,134 mi+10 mi
- 19/10/2022166,881 mi+1,747 mi
- 26/10/2022166,890 mi+9 mi
- 11/01/2024167,177 mi+287 mi
- 11/01/2024167,177 mi
- 09/01/2025167,476 mi+299 mi
- 13/01/2025167,477 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,252 miles per year across 19 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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