Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S85 CBWMOT history
S85 CBW is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 61,971 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S85 CBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S85 CBW was last recorded at 61,971 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,184 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 787 miles
- Average per year
- 1,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,971 miles
- 2025 – 61,184 miles
- 2024 – 58,712 miles
- 2023 – 56,031 miles
- 2022 – 53,313 miles
- 2021 – 50,586 miles
- 2020 – 48,548 miles
- 2019 – 42,163 miles
- 2018 – 37,200 miles
- 2017 – 36,869 miles
- 2016 – 36,333 miles
- 2015 – 35,632 miles
- 2014 – 34,996 miles
- 2013 – 33,891 miles
- 2012 – 32,605 miles
- 2011 – 31,664 miles
- 2010 – 30,389 miles
- 2009 – 28,656 miles
- 2008 – 27,349 miles
- 2007 – 25,081 miles
- 2006 – 23,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,971 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,971 miles (+787)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 61,971 miles
- Test number
- 234843849355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,184 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 61,184 miles
- Test number
- 708215288258
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,180 miles (+2,468)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,180 miles
- Test number
- 100379016454
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,712 miles (+2,681)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 58,712 miles
- Test number
- 604347681764
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,031 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,031 miles
- Test number
- 898464922585
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,313 miles (+2,727)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 53,313 miles
- Test number
- 905383560333
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,586 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 50,586 miles
- Test number
- 988222847556
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,548 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 48,548 miles
- Test number
- 616848350780
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail48,548 miles (+6,385)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,548 miles
- Test number
- 252371503093
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,163 miles (+4,963)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,163 miles
- Test number
- 238043082909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,200 miles (+331)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,200 miles
- Test number
- 526973244008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,869 miles (+536)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 36,869 miles
- Test number
- 696402975545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
Pass36,333 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,333 miles
- Test number
- 814346035644
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Fail36,333 miles (+701)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,333 miles
- Test number
- 989381534758
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Fail35,632 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 709849705258
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass35,632 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 998119605224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 34,996 miles
- Test number
- 137213414231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,996 miles (+1,105)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,996 miles
- Test number
- 349062714228
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,891 miles (+1,286)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 33,891 miles
- Test number
- 537152913224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,605 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,605 miles
- Test number
- 119112212217
- NoteOfffside rear tyre perrished
- NoteOffside front tyer perrished
Fail32,605 miles (+941)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,605 miles
- Test number
- 976262512279
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- NoteOfffside rear tyre perrished
- NoteOffside front tyer perrished
Pass31,664 miles (+1,275)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,664 miles
- Test number
- 539289301264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,389 miles (+1,733)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 30,389 miles
- Test number
- 741617600213
- NoteRecomend new wipers.
- NoteSome wear in rear axle bushes.will need replacing at some point.
Pass28,656 miles (+1,307)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 28,656 miles
- Test number
- 652239909278
- NoteO/s/rear brake slightly binding.
Pass27,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 27,349 miles
- Test number
- 351782418276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,349 miles (+2,268)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,349 miles
- Test number
- 860212918201
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass25,081 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,081 miles
- Test number
- 474231917291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,484 miles
- Test number
- 273128706253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S85 CBW
- Does S85 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 CBW is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S85 CBW?
- The MOT on S85 CBW is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S85 CBW done?
- S85 CBW was recorded at 61,971 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
- Has S85 CBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S85 CBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S85 CBW 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 S85 CBW find?
- S85 CBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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