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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

S40 SPYMOT history

S40 SPY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S40 SPY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,491 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SPY was last recorded at 72,491 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,167 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
324 miles
Average per year
3,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,491 miles
  • 2025 – 72,167 miles
  • 2024 – 72,128 miles
  • 2023 – 71,994 miles
  • 2022 – 70,599 miles
  • 2021 – 65,828 miles
  • 2020 – 62,450 miles
  • 2019 – 56,254 miles
  • 2018 – 44,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,491 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD AREAS: MRF 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,491 miles (+324)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    685846413485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD AREAS: MRF 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass72,167 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    619696101713
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns ns and os cracking. MRF 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass72,128 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,128 miles
    Test number
    654385760031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Pass71,994 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    841932775824
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,599 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    142936318872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,828 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    231931449479
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded

  7. Pass62,450 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    878201137243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly wearing

  8. Pass56,254 miles (+11,788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    525917262764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,466 miles
    Test number
    588836916745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 SPY

Does S40 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SPY is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SPY?
The MOT on S40 SPY is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SPY done?
S40 SPY was recorded at 72,491 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,492 miles a year.
Has S40 SPY ever failed its MOT?
No. S40 SPY has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S40 SPY 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 S40 SPY find?
S40 SPY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; general corrosion; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os, and 3 more.

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