Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
T555 DSMMOT history
T555 DSM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,682 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 141,682 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,828 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 DSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 DSM was last recorded at 141,682 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 12,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,585 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,097 miles
- Average per year
- 8,828 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,682 miles
- 2025 – 129,585 miles
- 2024 – 123,831 miles
- 2023 – 107,260 miles
- 2022 – 91,665 miles
- 2021 – 73,808 miles
- 2019 – 70,334 miles
- 2018 – 63,139 miles
- 2017 – 55,644 miles
- 2016 – 49,802 miles
- 2015 – 44,918 miles
- 2014 – 40,779 miles
- 2013 – 27,245 miles
- 2012 – 20,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,682 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,682 miles (+12,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 141,682 miles
- Test number
- 370040827926
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,585 miles (+5,754)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,585 miles
- Test number
- 673139705371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 123,831 miles
- Test number
- 325804695819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,831 miles (+16,571)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,831 miles
- Test number
- 827844689767
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,260 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 107,260 miles
- Test number
- 862882795692
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,260 miles (+48)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,260 miles
- Test number
- 962257097803
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,212 miles (+15,547)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,212 miles
- Test number
- 957770249428
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass91,665 miles (+17,857)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,665 miles
- Test number
- 585191914074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 371598799497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,808 miles (+3,474)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 509371872576
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,334 miles (+7,195)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,334 miles
- Test number
- 745987030207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass63,139 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 63,139 miles
- Test number
- 766870409360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wireing fowling on hose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail63,139 miles (+7,495)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,139 miles
- Test number
- 303797893984
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wireing fowling on hose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,644 miles (+5,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,644 miles
- Test number
- 717085116341
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Pass49,802 miles (+4,884)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 49,802 miles
- Test number
- 717647479387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,918 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 44,918 miles
- Test number
- 736426468154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail44,918 miles (+4,139)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,918 miles
- Test number
- 853982138331
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass40,779 miles (+13,534)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,779 miles
- Test number
- 367169374242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,245 miles (+6,430)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 27,245 miles
- Test number
- 325552463281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,815 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 20,815 miles
- Test number
- 397848862418
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres have cut in sidewalls of tyres but not to cords
Questions about T555 DSM
- Does T555 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DSM is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 DSM?
- The MOT on T555 DSM is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 DSM done?
- T555 DSM was recorded at 141,682 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 8,828 miles a year.
- Has T555 DSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 DSM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T555 DSM 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 T555 DSM find?
- T555 DSM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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