1985 Porsche 944 2.5L Petrol · VGZ 1085
1985 Porsche 944 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/07/1985. Recorded mileage 39,349 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 944
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2479cc
VGZ 1085 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 39,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VGZ 1085 Mileage History
- 28/05/202158,877 mi
- 01/06/202158,877 mi
- 06/08/202439,349 mi-19,528 mi
- 06/08/202439,349 mi
Average of roughly -6,117 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VGZ 1085 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 Porsche 944 (VGZ 1085) between May 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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