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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.

S50 HLX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass218,336 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass218,336 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,336 miles
    Test number
    978025711259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass173,784 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,784 miles
    Test number
    954499159810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass134,860 miles (+15,082)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,860 miles
    Test number
    776718053406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. Pass85,761 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    679705723253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    546946722399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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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