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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S55 GMFMOT history

S55 GMF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S55 GMF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,335 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GMF was last recorded at 202,335 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,097 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,238 miles
Average per year
10,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,335 miles
  • 2025 – 199,097 miles
  • 2024 – 190,897 miles
  • 2023 – 184,332 miles
  • 2022 – 170,724 miles
  • 2021 – 159,065 miles
  • 2020 – 150,736 miles
  • 2019 – 141,737 miles
  • 2018 – 128,444 miles
  • 2017 – 116,107 miles
  • 2016 – 102,526 miles
  • 2015 – 88,750 miles
  • 2014 – 78,227 miles
  • 2013 – 65,482 miles
  • 2012 – 50,839 miles
  • 2011 – 37,479 miles
  • 2010 – 28,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,335 miles
    Test number
    440777461105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail202,335 miles (+3,238)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,335 miles
    Test number
    846534612388
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  3. Pass199,097 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    199,097 miles
    Test number
    651408036854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail199,095 miles (+8,198)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,095 miles
    Test number
    273419774747
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass190,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,897 miles
    Test number
    989304280281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail190,897 miles (+6,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,897 miles
    Test number
    444361721729
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass184,332 miles (+13,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    184,332 miles
    Test number
    475248619022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass170,724 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,724 miles
    Test number
    839508510300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail169,207 miles (+10,142)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,207 miles
    Test number
    900083109372
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass159,065 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    249684482812
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail159,065 miles (+8,329)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    507950888086
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass150,736 miles (+8,999)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,736 miles
    Test number
    548795427182
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass141,737 miles (+13,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,737 miles
    Test number
    395861834276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass128,444 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,444 miles
    Test number
    822246055547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,442 miles (+12,335)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,442 miles
    Test number
    136002732668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass116,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    866869397727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,105 miles (+13,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,105 miles
    Test number
    848509888581
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass102,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    869297808423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,526 miles (+13,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    677693107259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  20. Pass88,750 miles (+10,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,750 miles
    Test number
    359329160152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass78,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    549966494235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,227 miles (+12,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,227 miles
    Test number
    656316694271
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass65,482 miles (+14,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,482 miles
    Test number
    389993583274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass50,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    356272092406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,839 miles (+13,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    419452492219
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  26. Pass37,479 miles (+9,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,479 miles
    Test number
    108683781231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass28,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    484398580205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 GMF

Does S55 GMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GMF is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 GMF?
The MOT on S55 GMF is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GMF done?
S55 GMF was recorded at 202,335 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,911 miles a year.
Has S55 GMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GMF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 GMF 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 S55 GMF find?
S55 GMF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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