
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc
SAM 585MOT history
SAM 585 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,778 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 161,778 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,853 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SAM 585
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SAM 585 was last recorded at 161,778 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,930 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,848 miles
- Average per year
- 8,853 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,778 miles
- 2025 – 154,930 miles
- 2024 – 150,750 miles
- 2023 – 145,462 miles
- 2022 – 139,636 miles
- 2021 – 129,052 miles
- 2020 – 125,147 miles
- 2019 – 114,933 miles
- 2018 – 104,684 miles
- 2017 – 92,418 miles
- 2016 – 83,068 miles
- 2015 – 72,875 miles
- 2014 – 61,073 miles
- 2013 – 50,096 miles
- 2012 – 37,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,778 miles (+6,848)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 161,778 miles
- Test number
- 229421398842
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass154,930 miles (+4,180)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 154,930 miles
- Test number
- 514309452674
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,750 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,750 miles
- Test number
- 435511972593
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,748 miles (+5,286)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,748 miles
- Test number
- 860859586100
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance low
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre monitoring light on
Pass145,462 miles (+5,826)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 145,462 miles
- Test number
- 482213105097
- MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,636 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 139,636 miles
- Test number
- 323412756272
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail139,632 miles (+10,580)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,632 miles
- Test number
- 254209551399
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass129,052 miles (+3,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,052 miles
- Test number
- 807551199810
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,147 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 125,147 miles
- Test number
- 942650168836
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail125,142 miles (+10,209)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,142 miles
- Test number
- 470578353226
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Pass114,933 miles (+10,249)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 114,933 miles
- Test number
- 726906574525
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint dust covers perishing
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering on inner shoulders
Pass104,684 miles (+12,266)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 104,684 miles
- Test number
- 112882843672
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Pass92,418 miles (+9,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 92,418 miles
- Test number
- 797787998762
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
Pass83,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 83,068 miles
- Test number
- 846798260651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,068 miles (+10,193)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,068 miles
- Test number
- 362731788924
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass72,875 miles (+11,802)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,875 miles
- Test number
- 568806925052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,073 miles (+10,977)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,073 miles
- Test number
- 105464724438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 50,096 miles
- Test number
- 635495623049
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail50,096 miles (+12,587)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,096 miles
- Test number
- 766705623095
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass37,509 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,509 miles
- Test number
- 106417012404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about SAM 585
- What vehicle is registration SAM 585 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SAM 585 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SAM 585 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 585 is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SAM 585?
- The MOT on SAM 585 is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SAM 585 done?
- SAM 585 was recorded at 161,778 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
- Has SAM 585 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SAM 585 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on SAM 585 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 SAM 585 find?
- SAM 585 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.
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