Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
550 BMMOT history
550 BM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 145,320 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 550 BM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
550 BM was last recorded at 145,320 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 145,320 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,320 miles
- 2025 – 140,754 miles
- 2024 – 135,740 miles
- 2023 – 130,525 miles
- 2022 – 125,557 miles
- 2021 – 118,365 miles
- 2020 – 109,890 miles
- 2019 – 103,567 miles
- 2018 – 98,380 miles
- 2017 – 91,058 miles
- 2016 – 87,093 miles
- 2015 – 78,652 miles
- 2013 – 56,514 miles
- 2012 – 41,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,320 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 145,320 miles
- Test number
- 457959997082
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail145,320 miles (+4,566)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,320 miles
- Test number
- 344156533996
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass140,754 miles (+5,014)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 140,754 miles
- Test number
- 117153812191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,740 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 135,740 miles
- Test number
- 884670973121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,525 miles (+4,968)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 130,525 miles
- Test number
- 417780783344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,557 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,557 miles
- Test number
- 815390920555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail125,557 miles (+7,192)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,557 miles
- Test number
- 522846814282
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 118,365 miles
- Test number
- 374741761615
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fail118,365 miles (+8,475)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,365 miles
- Test number
- 806289890417
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,890 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 109,890 miles
- Test number
- 797972595880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 103,567 miles
- Test number
- 471062884024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,567 miles (+5,187)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,567 miles
- Test number
- 772863053328
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,380 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 98,380 miles
- Test number
- 304800740514
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
Fail98,380 miles (+7,322)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,380 miles
- Test number
- 418726618751
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working built into the wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
Pass91,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,058 miles
- Test number
- 965079374268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,058 miles (+3,965)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,058 miles
- Test number
- 851910058555
- 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)
Pass87,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,093 miles
- Test number
- 278119449830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,093 miles (+8,441)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,093 miles
- Test number
- 280676114652
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Pass78,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,652 miles
- Test number
- 715168315119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,652 miles (+22,138)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,652 miles
- Test number
- 218558115121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,514 miles (+14,682)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 56,514 miles
- Test number
- 345322863460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,832 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 41,832 miles
- Test number
- 686138262204
- NoteEml on
Questions about 550 BM
- What vehicle is registration 550 BM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 550 BM on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2009. 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 550 BM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 550 BM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 550 BM?
- The MOT on 550 BM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 550 BM done?
- 550 BM was recorded at 145,320 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
- Has 550 BM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 550 BM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 550 BM 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 550 BM find?
- 550 BM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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