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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

P555 PPAMOT history

P555 PPA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

P555 PPA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,011 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 PPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 PPA was last recorded at 111,011 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,011 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,011 miles
  • 2025 – 105,380 miles
  • 2024 – 101,657 miles
  • 2023 – 99,197 miles
  • 2022 – 93,336 miles
  • 2021 – 86,351 miles
  • 2020 – 81,363 miles
  • 2018 – 80,801 miles
  • 2017 – 79,942 miles
  • 2016 – 60,579 miles
  • 2015 – 51,360 miles
  • 2014 – 42,820 miles
  • 2013 – 35,742 miles
  • 2012 – 29,164 miles
  • 2011 – 23,678 miles
  • 2010 – 19,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @2.7MM!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Bald.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    430446833403
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,011 miles (+5,631)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    910232248041
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,380 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,380 miles
    Test number
    246088490113
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail105,378 miles (+3,721)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,378 miles
    Test number
    546437143964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,657 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    178558857035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,623 miles (+2,426)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,623 miles
    Test number
    918915919101
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass99,197 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    313064245923
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @2.7MM! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail99,195 miles (+5,859)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,195 miles
    Test number
    514641533723
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @2.7MM! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,336 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    987628289991
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail93,336 miles (+6,985)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    676622514490
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level very low.

  11. Pass86,351 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    589087587753
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail86,350 miles (+4,987)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,350 miles
    Test number
    743767495468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,363 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    756117698202
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail81,361 miles (+560)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    939784920001
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass80,801 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    991422974779
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low BALD on the inner edge

  16. Fail80,800 miles (+858)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    529160750126
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low BALD on the inner edge

  17. Pass79,942 miles (+8,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    162823408086
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is low (bald) on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes are binding slightly

  18. Pass71,809 miles (+111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,809 miles
    Test number
    969112211486
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges 195-65-r15 91h maxxis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  19. Fail71,698 miles (+11,119)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    312742788075
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges 195-65-r15 91h maxxis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  20. Pass60,579 miles (+9,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    724970891205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on inner edges

  21. Pass51,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    105350225443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,360 miles (+8,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    156480425494
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass42,820 miles (+62)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    607984134013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  24. Fail42,758 miles (+7,016)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    736569424088
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  25. Pass35,742 miles (+6,578)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,742 miles
    Test number
    299813533067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  26. Fail29,164 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    917939612069
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,164 miles (+5,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    926659612040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,678 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,678 miles
    Test number
    676167421035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,606 miles
    Test number
    263977820066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 PPA

Does P555 PPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 PPA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 PPA?
The MOT on P555 PPA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 PPA done?
P555 PPA was recorded at 111,011 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has P555 PPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 PPA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 PPA 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 P555 PPA find?
P555 PPA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge, and 1 more.

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