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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V85 LGHMOT history

V85 LGH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 105,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

V85 LGH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,664 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 LGH was last recorded at 105,664 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,915 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
749 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,664 miles
  • 2024 – 104,915 miles
  • 2023 – 104,041 miles
  • 2022 – 102,037 miles
  • 2021 – 99,164 miles
  • 2020 – 97,299 miles
  • 2019 – 95,343 miles
  • 2018 – 93,674 miles
  • 2017 – 91,506 miles
  • 2016 – 88,702 miles
  • 2015 – 85,805 miles
  • 2014 – 83,198 miles
  • 2013 – 80,100 miles
  • 2012 – 76,010 miles
  • 2011 – 71,702 miles
  • 2010 – 67,254 miles
  • 2009 – 62,027 miles
  • 2007 – 49,910 miles
  • 2006 – 43,621 miles
  • 2005 – 34,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,664 miles (+749)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,664 miles
    Test number
    291723295848
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    831128433344
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail104,915 miles (+874)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    723129552145
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    502881183284
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,041 miles (+2,004)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    219610592012
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    325288355786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail102,036 miles (+2,872)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    617312891242
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp securing clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,164 miles (+1,865)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    847247419002
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective hanger welds broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass97,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    444590972190
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe, clamp and centre box corroded

  10. Fail97,299 miles (+1,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    395107771992
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe, clamp and centre box corroded

  11. Pass95,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    759637912948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,343 miles (+1,669)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,343 miles
    Test number
    728429693536
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass93,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    551293067499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,674 miles (+2,168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    419046145501
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass91,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    663610924173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,506 miles (+2,804)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    298207408013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to limit

  17. Pass88,702 miles (+2,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,702 miles
    Test number
    905840320065
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre cracking

  18. Pass85,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    449485994525
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps missing
    • AdvisorySlight play rear axle bushes

  19. Fail85,805 miles (+2,607)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    756705120577
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps missing
    • AdvisorySlight play rear axle bushes

  20. Pass83,198 miles (+3,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    677201034370
    • NoteHazard switch sticking

  21. Pass80,100 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,100 miles
    Test number
    205915923358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,010 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    456854722331
    • NoteMovment in engine mount
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteSlight play rear axle bushes

  23. Fail76,006 miles (+4,304)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,006 miles
    Test number
    985154322379
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteMovment in engine mount
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteSlight play rear axle bushes

  24. Pass71,702 miles (+4,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    508092531366
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  25. Pass67,254 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    390998420314
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes pershing
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  26. Fail67,254 miles (+5,227)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    441517620363
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes pershing
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  27. Pass62,027 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    101940919312
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteSlight movment in rear axle bushes
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  28. Fail62,027 miles (+12,117)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    384980719340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty
    • NoteSlight movment in rear axle bushes
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  29. Pass49,910 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    430104437455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box hanger,broken.

  30. Fail49,910 miles (+6,289)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    804414637333
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box hanger,broken.

  31. Pass43,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    544166946346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail43,621 miles (+9,551)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    281425846374
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroding.
    • NoteCenter exhaust box ;hanger broken.

  33. Pass34,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,070 miles
    Test number
    774773835337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 LGH

Does V85 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 LGH is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V85 LGH?
The MOT on V85 LGH is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 LGH done?
V85 LGH was recorded at 105,664 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has V85 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 LGH has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V85 LGH 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 LGH find?
V85 LGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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