1985 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · KDZ 6131
1985 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1985. Recorded mileage 117,268 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KDZ 6131 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 117,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KDZ 6131 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Golf (KDZ 6131) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KDZ 6131 Mileage History
- 11/11/2021111,579 mi
- 05/10/2023117,238 mi+5,659 mi
- 13/10/2023117,268 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,965 miles per year across 3 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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