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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

SHM 32MOT history

SHM 32 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

SHM 32 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,951 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHM 32
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHM 32 was last recorded at 116,951 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,588 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,951 miles
  • 2025 – 116,588 miles
  • 2024 – 116,185 miles
  • 2023 – 115,621 miles
  • 2022 – 115,007 miles
  • 2021 – 114,256 miles
  • 2020 – 113,591 miles
  • 2019 – 112,368 miles
  • 2018 – 110,320 miles
  • 2017 – 106,162 miles
  • 2016 – 99,812 miles
  • 2015 – 92,774 miles
  • 2014 – 85,007 miles
  • 2013 – 75,804 miles
  • 2012 – 68,261 miles
  • 2011 – 59,378 miles
  • 2010 – 49,931 miles
  • 2009 – 41,019 miles
  • 2008 – 33,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,951 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    516700956399
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,951 miles (+363)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    831212791941
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" omni wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    390595982765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,588 miles (+403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,588 miles
    Test number
    134927516169
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,185 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    516202472814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    283478723372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,621 miles (+614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    763216511459
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working 382 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,007 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,007 miles
    Test number
    769787194464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,256 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    413511946804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,255 miles (+664)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    101208706805
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass113,591 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    290246174672
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail113,591 miles (+1,223)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    351467412489
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass112,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,368 miles
    Test number
    792088665371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,368 miles (+2,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,368 miles
    Test number
    753344627090
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass110,320 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    282215145097
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Fail110,320 miles (+4)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    407531215491
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Fail110,316 miles (+4,154)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    397525566376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  18. Pass106,162 miles (+6,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    629124709307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight drag nearside rear brake

  19. Pass99,812 miles (+7,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    388263510330
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass92,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    257281885152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail92,770 miles (+7,763)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    618611085147
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass85,007 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    816087004275
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail85,003 miles (+9,199)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    118026804262
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass75,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    117808373158
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail75,804 miles (+7,543)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,804 miles
    Test number
    706048373149
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass68,261 miles (+8,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    865796382134
    • NoteRear tyres starting to deteriorate

  27. Pass59,378 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    448777401253
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Fail59,374 miles (+9,443)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    257576101242
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  29. Pass49,931 miles (+8,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    384583080144
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass41,019 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    332390789183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,007 miles
    Test number
    194901998165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SHM 32

What vehicle is registration SHM 32 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHM 32 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2005. 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 SHM 32 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHM 32 is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHM 32?
The MOT on SHM 32 is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHM 32 done?
SHM 32 was recorded at 116,951 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has SHM 32 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHM 32 has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on SHM 32 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 SHM 32 find?
SHM 32 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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