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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S15 BLSMOT history

S15 BLS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S15 BLS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,886 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 BLS was last recorded at 157,886 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,993 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
6,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,886 miles
  • 2025 – 154,993 miles
  • 2024 – 150,099 miles
  • 2023 – 146,946 miles
  • 2022 – 144,740 miles
  • 2021 – 142,566 miles
  • 2020 – 140,320 miles
  • 2019 – 137,012 miles
  • 2018 – 133,635 miles
  • 2017 – 131,067 miles
  • 2016 – 123,025 miles
  • 2015 – 112,172 miles
  • 2014 – 104,405 miles
  • 2013 – 95,711 miles
  • 2011 – 78,433 miles
  • 2010 – 63,032 miles
  • 2009 – 54,406 miles
  • 2008 – 46,861 miles
  • 2007 – 38,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,886 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface rustRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,886 miles (+2,893)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,886 miles
    Test number
    248273847645
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface rust

  2. Pass154,993 miles (+4,894)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,993 miles
    Test number
    731632934798
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface rust

  3. Pass150,099 miles (+3,153)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,099 miles
    Test number
    967145769866
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,946 miles (+68)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,946 miles
    Test number
    355861144508
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,878 miles (+2,138)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    319016816522
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,740 miles (+2,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,740 miles
    Test number
    970114863083
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged perished, both sides (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose

  7. Pass142,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    568315229142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail142,566 miles (+2,246)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    665558870347
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass140,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,320 miles
    Test number
    442414276895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail140,320 miles (+3,308)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,320 miles
    Test number
    209595288770
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass137,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    985187226084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail137,012 miles (+3,377)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    857868306920
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded through
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass133,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    902744348160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail133,635 miles (+2,568)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    971496180690
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass131,067 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,067 miles
    Test number
    117670779029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail131,063 miles (+8,038)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,063 miles
    Test number
    483717858654
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    949876276853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,025 miles (+10,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    402192273053
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be fully locked

  19. Pass112,172 miles (+7,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    846292895018
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have uneven wear

  20. Pass104,405 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,405 miles
    Test number
    209455734045
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail104,405 miles (+8,694)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,405 miles
    Test number
    416495934061
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail95,711 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    166825703039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass95,711 miles (+17,278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    178545703042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,433 miles (+15,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    368501291432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,032 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    381877590109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,406 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,406 miles
    Test number
    860645599198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,861 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    751632218294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    330188317275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 BLS

Does S15 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 BLS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 BLS?
The MOT on S15 BLS is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 BLS done?
S15 BLS was recorded at 157,886 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,295 miles a year.
Has S15 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 BLS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 BLS 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 BLS find?
S15 BLS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, and 7 more.

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