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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V85 GRYMOT history

V85 GRY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V85 GRY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,775 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 GRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 GRY was last recorded at 159,775 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,219 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,775 miles
  • 2025 – 153,225 miles
  • 2023 – 150,613 miles
  • 2021 – 147,509 miles
  • 2020 – 145,905 miles
  • 2019 – 143,959 miles
  • 2018 – 141,746 miles
  • 2017 – 138,939 miles
  • 2016 – 135,912 miles
  • 2015 – 131,961 miles
  • 2014 – 127,802 miles
  • 2012 – 122,455 miles
  • 2011 – 119,830 miles
  • 2010 – 117,504 miles
  • 2009 – 115,146 miles
  • 2008 – 111,837 miles
  • 2007 – 109,011 miles
  • 2006 – 107,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,775 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,775 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,775 miles
    Test number
    764497812176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,219 miles
    Test number
    715700909895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail158,217 miles (+4,992)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,217 miles
    Test number
    171887207713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass153,225 miles (+2,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,225 miles
    Test number
    642127084817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,613 miles (+2,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,613 miles
    Test number
    356316184548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,045 miles (+536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,045 miles
    Test number
    878855097517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,509 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,509 miles
    Test number
    150763583671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear front tyres inner edge wear.

  8. Pass145,905 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,905 miles
    Test number
    880895248174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,959 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,959 miles
    Test number
    617787383732
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside inner joint

  10. Pass141,746 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,746 miles
    Test number
    570985833945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,939 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,939 miles
    Test number
    942344269821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,912 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,912 miles
    Test number
    586503422074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,961 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    858675160491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,802 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    495863454460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,218 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    207363404050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,455 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    277768842366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,830 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    119,830 miles
    Test number
    945657241344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,504 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,504 miles
    Test number
    530688940317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,146 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    370921959371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,837 miles (+2,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    111,837 miles
    Test number
    900477258394
    • NoteNearside front suspension wishbone rear bush getting worn

  21. Pass109,011 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,011 miles
    Test number
    811463557378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    211938146317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 GRY

Does V85 GRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 GRY is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V85 GRY?
The MOT on V85 GRY is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 GRY done?
V85 GRY was recorded at 159,775 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has V85 GRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 GRY has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V85 GRY 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 V85 GRY find?
V85 GRY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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