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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LMW 985MOT history

LMW 985 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LMW 985 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
34,414 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LMW 985
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LMW 985 was last recorded at 34,414 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,394 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,414 miles
  • 2024 – 34,394 miles
  • 2023 – 32,750 miles
  • 2022 – 32,419 miles
  • 2021 – 32,122 miles
  • 2020 – 30,570 miles
  • 2019 – 28,841 miles
  • 2018 – 27,346 miles
  • 2017 – 25,427 miles
  • 2016 – 23,853 miles
  • 2015 – 20,399 miles
  • 2014 – 17,160 miles
  • 2013 – 16,089 miles
  • 2012 – 14,770 miles
  • 2011 – 13,729 miles
  • 2010 – 12,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components bushes perishing/ splitting
  • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components corroded.
  • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight blow from exhaust flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    969082524885
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components bushes perishing/ splitting
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail34,414 miles (+20)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,414 miles
    Test number
    590540639786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components bushes perishing/ splitting
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail34,394 miles2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    296470794660
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension rubber bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    775667836557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,394 miles (+1,644)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,394 miles
    Test number
    999371881939
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass32,750 miles (+331)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    480129608888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass32,419 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    580000808159
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail32,419 miles (+297)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    139785173325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,122 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    238097227718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail32,117 miles (+15)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    672318407420
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail32,102 miles (+1,532)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,102 miles
    Test number
    917783081202
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass30,570 miles (+1,729)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    396435145596
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe has slight blow
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass28,841 miles (+1,495)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    232628544349
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from front flexi joint

  14. Pass27,346 miles (+1,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    591255758537
    • AdvisoryAll Four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-Roll Bar 'D' bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

  15. Pass25,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    340127173723
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust flexi

  16. Fail25,427 miles (+1,574)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    936372419637
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust flexi

  17. Pass23,853 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,853 miles
    Test number
    109844608992
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe blowing

  18. Pass20,399 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,399 miles
    Test number
    673520719921
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass17,160 miles (+1,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,160 miles
    Test number
    176022234203
    • NoteExhaust front flexy pipe blowing

  20. Pass16,089 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    818084613252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,770 miles
    Test number
    719869292133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail14,770 miles (+1,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,770 miles
    Test number
    509998492119
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass13,729 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,729 miles
    Test number
    699707801205
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass12,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,338 miles
    Test number
    170339700200
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LMW 985

What vehicle is registration LMW 985 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LMW 985 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2007. 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 LMW 985 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LMW 985 is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LMW 985?
The MOT on LMW 985 is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LMW 985 done?
LMW 985 was recorded at 34,414 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has LMW 985 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LMW 985 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LMW 985 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 LMW 985 find?
LMW 985 passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: all front & rear suspension components bushes perishing/ splitting; all front & rear suspension components corroded.; chips to windscreen, and 1 more.

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