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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S15 DCHMOT history

S15 DCH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 307,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

S15 DCH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
307,526 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 DCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 DCH was last recorded at 307,526 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 5,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,106 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,420 miles
Average per year
15,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 307,526 miles
  • 2024 – 302,106 miles
  • 2023 – 284,371 miles
  • 2022 – 263,031 miles
  • 2021 – 255,157 miles
  • 2020 – 250,410 miles
  • 2019 – 248,750 miles
  • 2017 – 243,281 miles
  • 2016 – 235,839 miles
  • 2015 – 213,546 miles
  • 2014 – 194,617 miles
  • 2013 – 181,466 miles
  • 2012 – 171,717 miles
  • 2011 – 159,635 miles
  • 2010 – 135,574 miles
  • 2009 – 102,216 miles
  • 2008 – 66,359 miles
  • 2007 – 35,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,526 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pads on rear about 1mm (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,526 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    307,526 miles
    Test number
    522389425521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass302,106 miles (+17,735)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    302,106 miles
    Test number
    137373375805
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass284,371 miles (+21,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    284,371 miles
    Test number
    134450722428
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass263,031 miles (+7,874)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    263,031 miles
    Test number
    148725586831
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass255,157 miles (+4,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    255,157 miles
    Test number
    473386302039
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass250,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    250,410 miles
    Test number
    155269488730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail250,410 miles (+1,660)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,410 miles
    Test number
    951261025337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass248,750 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    248,750 miles
    Test number
    496264403840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass243,281 miles (+7,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    243,281 miles
    Test number
    769138142733
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  10. Pass235,839 miles (+9,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    235,839 miles
    Test number
    808557131057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass226,128 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    226,128 miles
    Test number
    155054820772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pads on rear about 1mm (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail226,123 miles (+12,577)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,123 miles
    Test number
    249258759216
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pads on rear about 1mm (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass213,546 miles (+18,929)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    213,546 miles
    Test number
    427990785096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass194,617 miles (+13,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    194,617 miles
    Test number
    965624674076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass181,466 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    181,466 miles
    Test number
    636925973037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass171,717 miles (+12,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    171,717 miles
    Test number
    506580372017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,635 miles (+24,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    317433261062
    • 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)

  18. Fail135,574 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    150211170464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass135,574 miles (+33,358)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,574 miles
    Test number
    884851370011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    383375479058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail102,216 miles (+35,857)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,216 miles
    Test number
    434485079066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass66,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    753260878062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail66,359 miles (+30,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    793430978082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass35,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    803295077045
    • 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)

Questions about S15 DCH

Does S15 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S15 DCH expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S15 DCH?
The MOT on S15 DCH expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S15 DCH done?
S15 DCH was recorded at 307,526 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 15,033 miles a year.
Has S15 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 DCH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on S15 DCH 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 DCH find?
S15 DCH passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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