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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

P555 SWOMOT history

P555 SWO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

P555 SWO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,479 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 SWO was last recorded at 127,479 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,072 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,407 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,479 miles
  • 2025 – 121,072 miles
  • 2024 – 112,634 miles
  • 2023 – 106,720 miles
  • 2022 – 102,056 miles
  • 2021 – 98,329 miles
  • 2020 – 95,690 miles
  • 2019 – 91,684 miles
  • 2018 – 83,118 miles
  • 2016 – 71,592 miles
  • 2015 – 61,145 miles
  • 2014 – 48,534 miles
  • 2013 – 48,040 miles
  • 2012 – 47,856 miles
  • 2011 – 45,944 miles
  • 2010 – 43,384 miles
  • 2009 – 39,243 miles
  • 2008 – 31,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,479 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,479 miles (+6,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    948815585005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,072 miles (+8,438)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    816511023751
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,634 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    157922404873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,720 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    958777033915
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail106,717 miles (+4,661)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,717 miles
    Test number
    878205703466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall split 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass102,056 miles (+3,727)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    344089315773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,329 miles (+2,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    509775399987
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass95,690 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    633110827573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,684 miles (+8,566)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,684 miles
    Test number
    732663856774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass83,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    356750307998
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail83,118 miles (+11,526)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,118 miles
    Test number
    987437251390
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Brake reaction bush split through/broken. (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Brake reaction bush split through/broken. (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass71,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    190767729006
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension wishbone rear mounts (Brake reaction bushes) splitting and worn.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryTop end rattle from engine on idle.

  13. Fail71,592 miles (+10,447)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    614654132565
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension wishbone rear mounts (Brake reaction bushes) splitting and worn.
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryTop end rattle from engine on idle.

  14. Pass61,145 miles (+12,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    339329910607
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    145661814341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,534 miles (+494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    367481014310
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass48,040 miles (+184)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    608677713380
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a small cut in tread, but not showing cords

  18. Pass47,856 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,856 miles
    Test number
    937211222203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,944 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    937999261153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,384 miles (+4,141)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    292642470406
    • NoteFront tyres have slight wear on edges
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  21. Pass39,243 miles (+7,866)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    811161889144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    654932458129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 SWO

Does P555 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 SWO is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 SWO?
The MOT on P555 SWO is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 SWO done?
P555 SWO was recorded at 127,479 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has P555 SWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SWO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on P555 SWO 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 SWO find?
P555 SWO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge.

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