
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc
S50 HLXMOT history
S50 HLX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 218,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 218,336 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 HLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 HLX was last recorded at 218,336 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,419 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,917 miles
- Average per year
- 10,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,336 miles
- 2025 – 210,419 miles
- 2023 – 196,895 miles
- 2022 – 185,532 miles
- 2021 – 178,542 miles
- 2020 – 173,784 miles
- 2019 – 168,596 miles
- 2018 – 163,018 miles
- 2017 – 149,827 miles
- 2016 – 134,860 miles
- 2015 – 119,778 miles
- 2014 – 103,735 miles
- 2013 – 85,761 miles
- 2012 – 77,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Under body has general surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under covers fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,336 miles (+7,917)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 218,336 miles
- Test number
- 978025711259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,419 miles (+70)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 210,419 miles
- Test number
- 272265218074
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body has general surface corrosion
Fail210,349 miles (+13,454)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,349 miles
- Test number
- 782454440912
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Under body has general surface corrosion
Pass196,895 miles (+11,363)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 196,895 miles
- Test number
- 957126915067
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamps corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,532 miles (+6,990)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 185,532 miles
- Test number
- 132188051421
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
Pass178,542 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 178,542 miles
- Test number
- 182873553398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,536 miles (+4,752)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,536 miles
- Test number
- 815498846652
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement aluminium bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,784 miles (+5,188)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 173,784 miles
- Test number
- 954499159810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,596 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 168,596 miles
- Test number
- 226762620311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On T W I (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail168,596 miles (+5,578)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,596 miles
- Test number
- 655315481477
- Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front & rear (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On T W I (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass163,018 miles (+130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 163,018 miles
- Test number
- 526195871888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail162,888 miles (+13,061)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,888 miles
- Test number
- 790801811052
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass149,827 miles (+14,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,827 miles
- Test number
- 626312618010
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass134,860 miles (+15,082)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 134,860 miles
- Test number
- 776718053406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,778 miles (+16,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,778 miles
- Test number
- 567834705171
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass103,735 miles (+17,974)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 103,735 miles
- Test number
- 447664604230
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,761 miles (+8,373)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 85,761 miles
- Test number
- 679705723253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,388 miles
- Test number
- 546946722399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,388 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,388 miles
- Test number
- 585036722310
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about S50 HLX
- Does S50 HLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 HLX is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S50 HLX?
- The MOT on S50 HLX is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S50 HLX done?
- S50 HLX was recorded at 218,336 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 10,586 miles a year.
- Has S50 HLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 HLX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S50 HLX 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 HLX find?
- S50 HLX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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