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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

S15 SPMMOT history

S15 SPM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

S15 SPM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,743 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 SPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 SPM was last recorded at 153,743 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,971 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,743 miles
  • 2025 – 152,971 miles
  • 2024 – 151,101 miles
  • 2023 – 148,210 miles
  • 2022 – 144,491 miles
  • 2021 – 140,584 miles
  • 2020 – 135,930 miles
  • 2019 – 131,103 miles
  • 2018 – 124,810 miles
  • 2016 – 118,405 miles
  • 2015 – 112,298 miles
  • 2014 – 107,829 miles
  • 2013 – 95,383 miles
  • 2012 – 84,844 miles
  • 2011 – 77,492 miles
  • 2010 – 71,148 miles
  • 2009 – 65,473 miles
  • 2008 – 60,215 miles
  • 2007 – 55,367 miles
  • 2006 – 50,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,743 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill corroded.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,743 miles (+772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,743 miles
    Test number
    820623867587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  2. Pass152,971 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,971 miles
    Test number
    325102579055
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,101 miles (+2,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,101 miles
    Test number
    483979703389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded,
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,210 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    148,210 miles
    Test number
    390603900796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,209 miles (+3,718)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,209 miles
    Test number
    365640093235
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. Jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,491 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,491 miles
    Test number
    338234462997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    122279241767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,584 miles (+4,654)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,584 miles
    Test number
    930750398718
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,930 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,930 miles
    Test number
    779815235241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,103 miles (+6,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,103 miles
    Test number
    605505830417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,810 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,810 miles
    Test number
    821639658439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    630284222368
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail118,405 miles (+6,107)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    549157905298
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass112,298 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    346017995143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail112,297 miles (+4,468)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,297 miles
    Test number
    617827895177
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass107,829 miles (+12,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    418826024214
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,383 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    135892123206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

  18. Fail95,383 miles (+10,539)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    675632423228
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt not fitted at time of test

  19. Pass84,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    456990822249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,844 miles (+7,352)4 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    305209812424
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass77,492 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    375190111455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Fail77,491 miles (+6,343)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    597480911228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass71,148 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    730361610210
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn

  24. Fail71,148 miles (+5,675)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    953091310265
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn

  25. Pass65,473 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    320812229269
    • NoteCat heat sheild loose
    • NoteDamage to sills and chassis
    • NotePlay in both top shopcker bushes when jacked up

  26. Fail65,472 miles (+5,257)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    883082329209
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCat heat sheild loose
    • NoteDamage to sills and chassis
    • NotePlay in both top shopcker bushes when jacked up

  27. Pass60,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    214030528229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,215 miles (+4,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    100830128294
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  29. Pass55,367 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    511973317285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass50,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    300143436145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 SPM

Does S15 SPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 SPM is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 SPM?
The MOT on S15 SPM is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 SPM done?
S15 SPM was recorded at 153,743 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has S15 SPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 SPM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S15 SPM 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 SPM find?
S15 SPM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner sill corroded.; nearside front outer sill corroded.; offside front inner sill corroded., and 3 more.

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