Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
PAM 157MOT history
PAM 157 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 91,002 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,992 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PAM 157
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PAM 157 was last recorded at 91,002 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,617 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,385 miles
- Average per year
- 3,992 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,002 miles
- 2025 – 87,617 miles
- 2024 – 83,898 miles
- 2023 – 80,524 miles
- 2022 – 76,006 miles
- 2021 – 71,340 miles
- 2020 – 67,622 miles
- 2019 – 61,008 miles
- 2018 – 55,916 miles
- 2017 – 51,208 miles
- 2016 – 46,288 miles
- 2015 – 41,579 miles
- 2014 – 41,569 miles
- 2013 – 35,344 miles
- 2012 – 32,068 miles
- 2011 – 30,029 miles
- 2010 – 28,027 miles
- 2009 – 23,098 miles
- 2008 – 20,166 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,002 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside door mirror glass deteriorating
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,002 miles (+3,385)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 91,002 miles
- Test number
- 766398318102
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass87,617 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,617 miles
- Test number
- 997643003124
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail87,617 miles (+3,719)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,617 miles
- Test number
- 560261319841
- Repaired at testCentral Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass83,898 miles (+3,374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 83,898 miles
- Test number
- 210175007289
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,524 miles (+4,518)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 80,524 miles
- Test number
- 350103415747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,006 miles (+52)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,006 miles
- Test number
- 758181535667
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail75,954 miles (+4,614)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,954 miles
- Test number
- 992862469890
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass71,340 miles (+3,718)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 71,340 miles
- Test number
- 393268892071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass67,622 miles (+20)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 67,622 miles
- Test number
- 171301338249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Fail67,602 miles (+6,594)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,602 miles
- Test number
- 375335314253
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass61,008 miles (+5,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 61,008 miles
- Test number
- 574702252721
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside cv boot clip insecure
Pass55,916 miles (+4,708)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 55,916 miles
- Test number
- 785712765561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,208 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,208 miles
- Test number
- 452658181789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,201 miles (+473)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,201 miles
- Test number
- 102770827895
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,728 miles (+4,440)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 50,728 miles
- Test number
- 430719090025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
Pass46,288 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 46,288 miles
- Test number
- 655455001791
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,579 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,579 miles
- Test number
- 607850145033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,569 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,569 miles
- Test number
- 179385724381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,474 miles (+4,130)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,474 miles
- Test number
- 548643244109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 855171253117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,344 miles (+3,276)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,344 miles
- Test number
- 157758743131
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass32,068 miles (+2,039)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,068 miles
- Test number
- 659786642153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,029 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,029 miles
- Test number
- 697610631139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,027 miles
- Test number
- 120544430108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,027 miles (+4,929)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,027 miles
- Test number
- 850664630158
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,098 miles (+2,932)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 23,098 miles
- Test number
- 561325939188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,166 miles
- Test number
- 292620638440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PAM 157
- What vehicle is registration PAM 157 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PAM 157 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2005. 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 PAM 157 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAM 157 is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PAM 157?
- The MOT on PAM 157 is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PAM 157 done?
- PAM 157 was recorded at 91,002 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
- Has PAM 157 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PAM 157 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on PAM 157 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 PAM 157 find?
- PAM 157 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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