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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T455 SOOMOT history

T455 SOO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
124,618 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 SOO was last recorded at 124,618 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 7,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,947 miles · 2 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
7,671 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,618 miles
  • 2020 – 116,947 miles
  • 2018 – 110,935 miles
  • 2016 – 106,924 miles
  • 2014 – 95,293 miles
  • 2012 – 87,778 miles
  • 2011 – 81,173 miles
  • 2010 – 67,671 miles
  • 2009 – 52,945 miles
  • 2008 – 39,477 miles
  • 2007 – 25,155 miles
  • 2006 – 14,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,618 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,618 miles (+7,671)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    880739830378
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass116,947 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,947 miles
    Test number
    347194958024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,935 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    328712523887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,924 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    994783784205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rear end (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and nearside (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre inner wall damage
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  5. Fail106,924 miles (+11,631)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    343456624331
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill rear end (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre and nearside (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre inner wall damage
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  6. Pass95,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    407803834197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Fail95,293 miles (+7,515)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,293 miles
    Test number
    396173934137
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass87,778 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    536063442346
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  9. Fail87,778 miles (+6,605)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    746123042395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass81,173 miles (+13,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    849261121392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,671 miles (+14,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,671 miles
    Test number
    383259110352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,945 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,945 miles
    Test number
    442631429450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,892 miles (+13,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    412230929499
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  14. Pass39,477 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    531202328365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    871226717359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,155 miles (+11,109)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    922296117322
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass14,046 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,046 miles
    Test number
    592845726341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,904 miles
    Test number
    670088236114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 SOO

Does T455 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 SOO expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 SOO?
The MOT on T455 SOO expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 SOO done?
T455 SOO was recorded at 124,618 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has T455 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 SOO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T455 SOO 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 T455 SOO find?
T455 SOO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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