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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

85 SAMOT history

85 SA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

85 SA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,221 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 SA was last recorded at 95,221 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,698 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,523 miles
Average per year
5,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,221 miles
  • 2025 – 90,698 miles
  • 2024 – 85,129 miles
  • 2023 – 78,357 miles
  • 2022 – 69,700 miles
  • 2021 – 64,275 miles
  • 2020 – 60,641 miles
  • 2019 – 57,162 miles
  • 2018 – 50,836 miles
  • 2017 – 44,003 miles
  • 2016 – 38,477 miles
  • 2015 – 34,627 miles
  • 2014 – 27,266 miles
  • 2013 – 19,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,221 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,221 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    570429654651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,698 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,698 miles
    Test number
    833127176679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,129 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,129 miles
    Test number
    440311119891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,357 miles (+8,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    638627459194
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF OSF (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass69,700 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    834334520325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass64,275 miles (+3,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,275 miles
    Test number
    527326190805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,641 miles (+3,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,641 miles
    Test number
    568712917989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass57,162 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    710300218206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    640435629816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,836 miles (+6,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    558785933021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass44,003 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    769839337522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,477 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    987601292046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,627 miles (+7,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    617614275195
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres blocked off on inner edges

  14. Pass27,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,266 miles
    Test number
    585999264177
    • NoteOSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

  15. Fail27,266 miles (+8,011)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,266 miles
    Test number
    769099864194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

  16. Pass19,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,255 miles
    Test number
    445433883176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 85 SA

What vehicle is registration 85 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 SA on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2010. 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 85 SA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 SA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 SA?
The MOT on 85 SA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 SA done?
85 SA was recorded at 95,221 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,709 miles a year.
Has 85 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 SA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on 85 SA 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 85 SA find?
85 SA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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