Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc
MEM 15MOT history
MEM 15 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 138,950 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MEM 15
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
MEM 15 was last recorded at 138,950 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Jan 2018: 112,923 miles, lower than 112,946 miles on 15 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,888 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,062 miles
- Average per year
- 6,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,950 miles
- 2024 – 136,888 miles
- 2023 – 130,882 miles
- 2022 – 127,600 miles
- 2021 – 125,064 miles
- 2020 – 121,269 miles
- 2019 – 117,958 miles
- 2018 – 112,923 miles
- 2017 – 108,221 miles
- 2016 – 99,781 miles
- 2015 – 93,519 miles
- 2014 – 84,456 miles
- 2013 – 77,747 miles
- 2012 – 68,419 miles
- 2011 – 58,458 miles
- 2010 – 48,401 miles
- 2009 – 37,821 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,950 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearsidde and offside inner sills and rear structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,950 miles (+2,062)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 138,950 miles
- Test number
- 921124458057
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearsidde and offside inner sills and rear structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass136,888 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 136,888 miles
- Test number
- 365379566448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,694 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 133,694 miles
- Test number
- 863927218510
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,686 miles (+2,804)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,686 miles
- Test number
- 697575430558
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,882 miles (+3,282)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,882 miles
- Test number
- 478325560954
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around drainage hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front flexi on exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryPlastic under floor covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of o/s front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,600 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,600 miles
- Test number
- 619700638080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,600 miles (+2,536)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,600 miles
- Test number
- 407642288001
- MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass125,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 125,064 miles
- Test number
- 174755326736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,064 miles (+3,795)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,064 miles
- Test number
- 405886948190
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,269 miles (+49)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 121,269 miles
- Test number
- 254405189327
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper lower inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres ad normal wear inside tread shoulders
Fail121,220 miles (+3,262)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,220 miles
- Test number
- 320892310453
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front exhaust flexis deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,958 miles (+5,035)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 117,958 miles
- Test number
- 442564504552
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,923 miles (-23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 112,923 miles
- Test number
- 741360940291
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear suspension/ mounting
- AdvisoryN/s inner cv boots split
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Fail112,946 miles (+4,725)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,946 miles
- Test number
- 927225191945
- FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high x 2 (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront discs worn
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear suspension/ mounting
- AdvisoryN/s inner cv boots split
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Pass108,221 miles (+8,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 108,221 miles
- Test number
- 190603165980
- AdvisorySlightly reduced output to high level stop lamp
Pass99,781 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 99,781 miles
- Test number
- 398848418649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass93,519 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,519 miles
- Test number
- 888472695090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail93,519 miles (+9,063)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,519 miles
- Test number
- 977649585024
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,456 miles (+6,709)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,456 miles
- Test number
- 876728714125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,747 miles (+9,328)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,747 miles
- Test number
- 108043993485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,419 miles (+9,961)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 68,419 miles
- Test number
- 879157302163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass58,458 miles (+10,057)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,458 miles
- Test number
- 235410611173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,401 miles (+10,580)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 48,401 miles
- Test number
- 350288810108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,821 miles
- Test number
- 362089939186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MEM 15
- What vehicle is registration MEM 15 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MEM 15 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2006. 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 MEM 15 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEM 15 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on MEM 15?
- The MOT on MEM 15 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MEM 15 done?
- MEM 15 was recorded at 138,950 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,100 miles a year.
- Has MEM 15 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MEM 15 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on MEM 15 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on MEM 15 find?
- MEM 15 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearsidde and offside inner sills and rear structure; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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