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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

S50 SHFMOT history

S50 SHF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S50 SHF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,321 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SHF was last recorded at 186,321 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,819 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,502 miles
Average per year
9,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,321 miles
  • 2025 – 178,819 miles
  • 2024 – 169,713 miles
  • 2023 – 161,461 miles
  • 2022 – 154,258 miles
  • 2021 – 143,535 miles
  • 2020 – 138,746 miles
  • 2019 – 132,049 miles
  • 2018 – 122,838 miles
  • 2017 – 112,737 miles
  • 2016 – 100,813 miles
  • 2015 – 91,195 miles
  • 2014 – 83,594 miles
  • 2013 – 75,059 miles
  • 2012 – 62,863 miles
  • 2011 – 45,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,321 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes are starting to split
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn

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 brake discs are worn and lipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,321 miles (+7,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,321 miles
    Test number
    270631043909
    • AdvisoryBoth front console bushes are starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn
  2. Pass178,819 miles (+9,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,819 miles
    Test number
    943075278470
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lens are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth wishbone console bushes are cracked and splitting slightly
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
  3. Pass169,713 miles (+8,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,713 miles
    Test number
    856713382362
    • AdvisoryBoth console bushes are cracked and splitting
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
  4. Pass161,461 miles (+7,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,461 miles
    Test number
    473851632629
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front console bush is cracked and perished, not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is punctured, cracked and also worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front console bush is cracked and perished, not resulting in excessive movement
  5. Pass154,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,258 miles
    Test number
    151930996788
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
  6. Fail154,258 miles (+10,723)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,258 miles
    Test number
    519930804760
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
  7. Pass143,535 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,535 miles
    Test number
    474192074778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    199650483452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,746 miles (+6,697)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    314691573807
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass132,049 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    970057081461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,045 miles (+9,207)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,045 miles
    Test number
    177336229716
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass122,838 miles (+10,101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,838 miles
    Test number
    353638642464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,737 miles (+11,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,737 miles
    Test number
    598993195983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nearly showing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nearly showing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass100,813 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    845396252332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    739995705174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail91,195 miles (+7,601)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    926395205175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass83,594 miles (+8,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,594 miles
    Test number
    888479064066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,059 miles (+12,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    469701973044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,863 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,863 miles
    Test number
    185278862021
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
  20. Pass62,863 miles (+17,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,863 miles
    Test number
    767918162076
    • 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)
  21. Pass45,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    518021861095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    366641161093
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S50 SHF

Does S50 SHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SHF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 SHF?
The MOT on S50 SHF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 SHF done?
S50 SHF was recorded at 186,321 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 9,341 miles a year.
Has S50 SHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SHF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 SHF 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 SHF find?
S50 SHF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: both front console bushes are starting to split; front brake discs are worn; rear brake discs are worn.

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