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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T555 MPBMOT history

T555 MPB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
170,157 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MPB was last recorded at 170,157 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,999 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,158 miles
Average per year
6,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,157 miles
  • 2025 – 164,999 miles
  • 2024 – 159,086 miles
  • 2023 – 153,497 miles
  • 2022 – 148,242 miles
  • 2021 – 142,252 miles
  • 2020 – 138,860 miles
  • 2019 – 133,837 miles
  • 2018 – 127,704 miles
  • 2017 – 121,060 miles
  • 2016 – 113,528 miles
  • 2015 – 103,791 miles
  • 2014 – 95,897 miles
  • 2013 – 90,109 miles
  • 2012 – 81,107 miles
  • 2011 – 75,614 miles
  • 2010 – 71,024 miles
  • 2009 – 66,464 miles
  • 2008 – 59,149 miles
  • 2007 – 49,278 miles
  • 2006 – 41,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,157 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder shields fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,157 miles (+5,158)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,157 miles
    Test number
    215956768856
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  2. Pass164,999 miles (+5,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,999 miles
    Test number
    705362602171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass159,086 miles (+5,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,086 miles
    Test number
    841367958160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
  4. Pass153,497 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,497 miles
    Test number
    900661849636
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  5. Pass148,242 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,242 miles
    Test number
    485577825506
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail148,238 miles (+5,986)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,238 miles
    Test number
    899196100537
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass142,252 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,252 miles
    Test number
    474283267023
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail142,251 miles (+3,391)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,251 miles
    Test number
    215725961419
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass138,860 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    138,860 miles
    Test number
    131403012861
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
  10. Fail138,859 miles (+5,022)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,859 miles
    Test number
    748581463387
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
  11. Pass133,837 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,837 miles
    Test number
    179663094283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail133,386 miles (+5,682)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    980481148797
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass127,704 miles (+6,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,704 miles
    Test number
    823100218768
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
  14. Pass121,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,060 miles
    Test number
    591518118548
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
  15. Fail121,060 miles (+7,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,060 miles
    Test number
    148472785178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
  16. Pass113,528 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,528 miles
    Test number
    279329302528
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
  17. Fail113,515 miles (+9,724)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    226637561044
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
  18. Pass103,791 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    887245005142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail103,790 miles (+7,893)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    818415605123
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass95,897 miles (+5,788)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    867890294041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass90,109 miles (+9,002)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    568096813174
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass81,107 miles (+5,493)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    975028812169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass75,614 miles (+4,590)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,614 miles
    Test number
    596447791060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail71,024 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    503911290064
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
  25. Pass71,024 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    932241390009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,464 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    220847209448
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  27. Pass59,149 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    153070618180
    • 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)
  28. Pass49,278 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    793115017143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,013 miles
    Test number
    444669116164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MPB

Does T555 MPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MPB is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MPB?
The MOT on T555 MPB is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 MPB done?
T555 MPB was recorded at 170,157 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,444 miles a year.
Has T555 MPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MPB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 MPB 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 MPB find?
T555 MPB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; under shields fitted.

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