Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc
S15 BGMMOT history
S15 BGM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 159,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 159,645 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 BGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 22 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 BGM was last recorded at 159,645 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 7,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,899 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,746 miles
- Average per year
- 12,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,645 miles
- 2024 – 151,899 miles
- 2023 – 121,669 miles
- 2022 – 107,869 miles
- 2021 – 99,758 miles
- 2020 – 92,532 miles
- 2019 – 72,472 miles
- 2018 – 60,514 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,645 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer not fully secure
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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 14 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,645 miles (+7,746)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 159,645 miles
- Test number
- 981418046300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer not fully secure
Pass151,899 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,899 miles
- Test number
- 399401214645
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail151,899 miles (+9,365)3 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,899 miles
- Test number
- 266818717367
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ABOUT TO DETATCH. DO NOT DRIVE ON ROAD (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms lamp is on indicating low pressure
- AdvisoryUnable to check bottom ball joints on front lower arms due to excessive play in track rod ends
Pass142,534 miles (+20,865)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 142,534 miles
- Test number
- 502553786401
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,669 miles (+13,800)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 121,669 miles
- Test number
- 955296398547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,869 miles (+8,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,869 miles
- Test number
- 613406347022
- AdvisoryPanel damage to offside of vehicle
Pass99,758 miles (+7,226)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 99,758 miles
- Test number
- 834920942740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,532 miles (+20,060)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,532 miles
- Test number
- 794040429928
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,472 miles (+11,958)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,472 miles
- Test number
- 934552004239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,514 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 60,514 miles
- Test number
- 214346650849
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S15 BGM
- Does S15 BGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 BGM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S15 BGM?
- The MOT on S15 BGM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S15 BGM done?
- S15 BGM was recorded at 159,645 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 12,718 miles a year.
- Has S15 BGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 BGM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S15 BGM 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 S15 BGM find?
- S15 BGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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