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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

4515WMOT history

4515W is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

4515W silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,979 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4515W
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4515W was last recorded at 68,979 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,618 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
4,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,979 miles
  • 2025 – 68,618 miles
  • 2024 – 67,914 miles
  • 2023 – 67,165 miles
  • 2022 – 63,803 miles
  • 2021 – 59,350 miles
  • 2020 – 51,807 miles
  • 2019 – 46,454 miles
  • 2018 – 41,000 miles
  • 2017 – 29,678 miles
  • 2016 – 24,083 miles
  • 2015 – 20,494 miles
  • 2014 – 17,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,979 miles (+361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    375043621393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass68,618 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    545541584450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail68,616 miles (+702)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    483694204424
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass67,914 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,914 miles
    Test number
    910167146049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass67,165 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    422259447173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,803 miles (+4,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    911196137321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass59,350 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    604353970375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,807 miles (+5,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    768940404899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass46,454 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    111838435275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass41,000 miles (+11,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    336502028920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass29,678 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,678 miles
    Test number
    921250572030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,083 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    807220222122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    511352006007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,493 miles (+2,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    493455402385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass17,842 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    197644344255
    • NoteChild seat fitted to NSR / OSR.

Questions about 4515W

What vehicle is registration 4515W currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4515W on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2011. 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 4515W currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4515W is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4515W?
The MOT on 4515W is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4515W done?
4515W was recorded at 68,979 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,220 miles a year.
Has 4515W ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4515W has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 4515W 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 4515W find?
4515W passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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