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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

685 COTMOT history

685 COT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 119,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

685 COT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
119,155 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
685 COT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

685 COT was last recorded at 119,155 miles on 5 May 2026, 12,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,606 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,549 miles
Average per year
11,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,155 miles
  • 2025 – 106,606 miles
  • 2024 – 94,276 miles
  • 2023 – 76,766 miles
  • 2022 – 72,842 miles
  • 2021 – 66,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 28 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,155 miles (+12,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    874983973730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,606 miles (+12,330)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    604979512825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,276 miles (+17,510)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    907664169659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,766 miles (+3,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    830603735751
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass72,842 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,842 miles
    Test number
    590744843895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,106 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    957095583430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about 685 COT

What vehicle is registration 685 COT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 685 COT on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2018. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 685 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 685 COT is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 685 COT?
The MOT on 685 COT is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 685 COT done?
685 COT was recorded at 119,155 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 11,743 miles a year.
Has 685 COT ever failed its MOT?
No. 685 COT has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 685 COT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 685 COT find?
685 COT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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