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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S50 GBSMOT history

S50 GBS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S50 GBS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,803 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 GBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 GBS was last recorded at 183,803 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,284 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,519 miles
Average per year
9,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,803 miles
  • 2025 – 182,284 miles
  • 2024 – 180,484 miles
  • 2023 – 177,992 miles
  • 2022 – 170,793 miles
  • 2021 – 161,728 miles
  • 2020 – 149,256 miles
  • 2019 – 135,216 miles
  • 2018 – 117,411 miles
  • 2017 – 105,470 miles
  • 2016 – 93,230 miles
  • 2015 – 82,764 miles
  • 2014 – 67,611 miles
  • 2013 – 48,029 miles
  • 2012 – 37,236 miles
  • 2011 – 28,861 miles
  • 2010 – 20,216 miles
  • 2009 – 16,594 miles
  • 2008 – 12,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,803 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,803 miles (+1,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,803 miles
    Test number
    498440038428
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass182,284 miles (+1,800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,284 miles
    Test number
    169103449900
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,484 miles
    Test number
    186883310367
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,484 miles (+2,492)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,484 miles
    Test number
    138107214391
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    177,992 miles
    Test number
    962050643216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,991 miles (+7,198)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,991 miles
    Test number
    771320765198
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass170,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,793 miles
    Test number
    438841058784
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,793 miles (+9,065)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,793 miles
    Test number
    800884685380
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,728 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,728 miles
    Test number
    952880339278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,727 miles (+12,471)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,727 miles
    Test number
    207037981708
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp too smeared to show pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass149,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,256 miles
    Test number
    485064258709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,256 miles (+14,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,256 miles
    Test number
    310239752695
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass135,216 miles (+17,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    328785066551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass117,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    785439338019
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Fail117,411 miles (+11,941)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    491966847138
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

  16. Pass105,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    176066468721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,470 miles (+12,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    324555927271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass93,230 miles (+10,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,230 miles
    Test number
    108346557623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  19. Pass82,764 miles (+15,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,764 miles
    Test number
    779481975153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass67,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    426079674146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,611 miles (+19,582)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    716169574196
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass48,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    347496063183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,029 miles (+10,793)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    139326663124
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass37,236 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    868705072106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,861 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,861 miles
    Test number
    408170181190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,216 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,216 miles
    Test number
    861371680127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,594 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,594 miles
    Test number
    561687759181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,948 miles
    Test number
    613326468144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 GBS

Does S50 GBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 GBS is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 GBS?
The MOT on S50 GBS 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 S50 GBS done?
S50 GBS was recorded at 183,803 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 9,477 miles a year.
Has S50 GBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 GBS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S50 GBS 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 GBS find?
S50 GBS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front.

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