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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

P555 SMFMOT history

P555 SMF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

P555 SMF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
137,240 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 SMF was last recorded at 137,240 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 3,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,533 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,707 miles
Average per year
5,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,240 miles
  • 2023 – 133,533 miles
  • 2022 – 130,845 miles
  • 2021 – 127,736 miles
  • 2020 – 120,804 miles
  • 2019 – 119,469 miles
  • 2018 – 112,155 miles
  • 2017 – 107,501 miles
  • 2016 – 107,464 miles
  • 2015 – 104,026 miles
  • 2014 – 97,812 miles
  • 2013 – 89,641 miles
  • 2012 – 85,826 miles
  • 2011 – 81,310 miles
  • 2010 – 69,639 miles
  • 2009 – 65,280 miles
  • 2008 – 59,077 miles
  • 2007 – 56,239 miles
  • 2006 – 54,298 miles
  • 2005 – 44,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,240 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,240 miles (+3,707)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,240 miles
    Test number
    795965079690
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass133,533 miles (+2,688)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    180613918269
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,845 miles (+3,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    315606659874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,736 miles (+204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    112394253262
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail127,532 miles (+6,728)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,532 miles
    Test number
    679368799231
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from last joint in the system (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass120,804 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,804 miles
    Test number
    862617269346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,469 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    698514850499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,364 miles (+7,209)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    108128944575
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,155 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,155 miles
    Test number
    877781709990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,501 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,501 miles
    Test number
    854452528294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  11. Fail107,497 miles (+33)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,497 miles
    Test number
    364348259365
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  12. Fail107,464 miles (+3,438)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,464 miles
    Test number
    765769302827
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass104,026 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    730041054570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Fail103,972 miles (+6,160)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    757926339106
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  15. Fail97,812 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    446479434364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels

  16. Pass97,812 miles (+8,171)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    619229834390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels

  17. Pass89,641 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    485921243462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,826 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,826 miles
    Test number
    615376432366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,310 miles (+11,671)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,310 miles
    Test number
    965094461318
    • NoteScreen scratches various
    • NoteSlight wear o/s top suspention mounting
    • NoteVery slight wear n/s top suspention mounting

  20. Pass69,639 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    262061450307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,280 miles (+6,203)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    694071659328
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  22. Pass59,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    171135358305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail59,077 miles (+2,838)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    643005458388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass56,239 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    482833557339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    822786726376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,298 miles (+9,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    224475826381
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass44,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    764958615311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,397 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    292291615380
    • FailureNearside Front Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P555 SMF

Does P555 SMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 SMF expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 SMF?
The MOT on P555 SMF expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 SMF done?
P555 SMF was recorded at 137,240 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 5,035 miles a year.
Has P555 SMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SMF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 SMF 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 SMF find?
P555 SMF passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, and 4 more.

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