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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S50 BUCMOT history

S50 BUC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S50 BUC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,174 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 BUC was last recorded at 136,174 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,790 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,384 miles
Average per year
6,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,174 miles
  • 2025 – 134,790 miles
  • 2024 – 132,648 miles
  • 2023 – 130,767 miles
  • 2022 – 126,098 miles
  • 2021 – 118,837 miles
  • 2020 – 114,433 miles
  • 2019 – 108,293 miles
  • 2018 – 96,701 miles
  • 2017 – 87,796 miles
  • 2016 – 80,376 miles
  • 2015 – 73,104 miles
  • 2014 – 66,027 miles
  • 2013 – 58,985 miles
  • 2012 – 50,230 miles
  • 2011 – 44,315 miles
  • 2010 – 34,395 miles
  • 2009 – 28,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (trailing arms) BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    569709517494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (trailing arms) BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail136,174 miles (+1,384)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    420917060643
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (trailing arms) BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass134,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,790 miles
    Test number
    547144735101
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail134,790 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,790 miles
    Test number
    595280818608
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass132,648 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    177998064737
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,648 miles (+1,881)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    275422260109
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,767 miles
    Test number
    868335955949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,767 miles (+4,669)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,767 miles
    Test number
    780338686214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,098 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    489840359697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail126,077 miles (+7,240)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    590872543487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps RH one (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,837 miles (+4,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    101242784515
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    109491277451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,433 miles (+6,140)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    491446398303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass108,293 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    230226277254
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail108,293 miles (+11,592)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    858291779101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass96,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    327602006668
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail96,700 miles (+8,904)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    805569593248
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass87,796 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    786873021479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail87,796 miles (+7,420)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    719454354248
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass80,376 miles (+7,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    540318548202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass73,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    516800975180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail73,104 miles (+7,077)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    757490975115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,027 miles (+7,042)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    308144064198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass58,985 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    595201673192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,230 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    325913272121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,315 miles (+9,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    848666461135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,395 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    871738160193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    943065749166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 BUC

Does S50 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 BUC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 BUC?
The MOT on S50 BUC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 BUC done?
S50 BUC was recorded at 136,174 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,288 miles a year.
Has S50 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 BUC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 BUC 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 S50 BUC find?
S50 BUC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (trailing arms) both sides, and 1 more.

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