Ford Fiesta
Red · Petrol · 1986 · 1,117 cc
VMW 35MOT history
VMW 35 is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Sept 1986. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 86,990 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VMW 35
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Fiesta
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,117 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 10 Sept 1986
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
VMW 35 was last recorded at 86,990 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2011: 53,763 miles, lower than 95,169 miles on 6 May 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,699 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,291 miles
- Average per year
- 2,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,990 miles
- 2024 – 84,699 miles
- 2023 – 81,931 miles
- 2022 – 80,978 miles
- 2021 – 79,599 miles
- 2020 – 78,793 miles
- 2019 – 77,307 miles
- 2018 – 75,656 miles
- 2017 – 73,701 miles
- 2016 – 71,113 miles
- 2015 – 69,752 miles
- 2014 – 67,105 miles
- 2013 – 63,625 miles
- 2012 – 58,297 miles
- 2011 – 53,763 miles
- 2010 – 95,169 miles
- 2009 – 44,716 miles
- 2008 – 40,896 miles
- 2006 – 31,886 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,990 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Some imbalance on front brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,990 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 86,990 miles
- Test number
- 242251283456
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,699 miles (+2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,699 miles
- Test number
- 971426559697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,931 miles (+953)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 81,931 miles
- Test number
- 443589854291
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
Pass80,978 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 80,978 miles
- Test number
- 124396062490
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail80,978 miles (+1,379)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,978 miles
- Test number
- 172188183188
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,599 miles (+806)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,599 miles
- Test number
- 926399471446
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,793 miles (+60)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,793 miles
- Test number
- 653719226344
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,733 miles (+1,426)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,733 miles
- Test number
- 174799615739
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll under body and pipes covered with oil/grease
Pass77,307 miles (+1,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 77,307 miles
- Test number
- 263363507870
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass75,656 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,656 miles
- Test number
- 483092122074
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,656 miles (+1,955)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,656 miles
- Test number
- 531561390658
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,701 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,701 miles
- Test number
- 539811372690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySome imbalance on front brakes
Pass71,113 miles (+1,361)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,113 miles
- Test number
- 434636224653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryAll under body and parts covered with oil
- AdvisorySome imbalance on front brakes
Fail69,752 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,752 miles
- Test number
- 225893855133
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass69,752 miles (+2,647)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,752 miles
- Test number
- 788283055183
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass67,105 miles (+3,480)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 67,105 miles
- Test number
- 729557944181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear top suspension coil spring galleries getting rusty
- NoteVarious minor engine oil leaks
Pass63,625 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,625 miles
- Test number
- 275168943470
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail63,625 miles (+5,328)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,625 miles
- Test number
- 368928643182
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass58,297 miles (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,297 miles
- Test number
- 245595922410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,763 miles (-41,406)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 53,763 miles
- Test number
- 618875921102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,169 miles (+50,453)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 95,169 miles
- Test number
- 202956820484
- NoteOil leak
Pass44,716 miles (+3,820)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 44,716 miles
- Test number
- 811451729150
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth wiper blades starting to perish
- NoteFront flexy brake pipe ferrules advanced coprrosion
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
- NoteRear exhaust rubbers starting to perish
Pass40,896 miles (+9,010)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,896 miles
- Test number
- 760830028145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,886 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 31,886 miles
- Test number
- 291788906293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,874 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,874 miles
- Test number
- 144219276178
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about VMW 35
- What vehicle is registration VMW 35 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VMW 35 on a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 10 Sept 1986. 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 VMW 35 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VMW 35 is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on VMW 35?
- The MOT on VMW 35 is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VMW 35 done?
- VMW 35 was recorded at 86,990 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
- Has VMW 35 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VMW 35 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on VMW 35 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on VMW 35 find?
- VMW 35 passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; wheel bearing has slight play both rears.
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