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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.

SAM 585 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass161,778 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass83,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,068 miles
    Test number
    846798260651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass72,875 miles (+11,802)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    568806925052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,073 miles (+10,977)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    105464724438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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