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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T55 VENMOT history

T55 VEN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,175 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VEN was last recorded at 106,175 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 4,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,507 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,668 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,175 miles
  • 2024 – 101,507 miles
  • 2023 – 94,384 miles
  • 2022 – 86,856 miles
  • 2021 – 75,543 miles
  • 2020 – 66,375 miles
  • 2019 – 58,650 miles
  • 2018 – 51,217 miles
  • 2017 – 43,977 miles
  • 2016 – 36,601 miles
  • 2015 – 27,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,175 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,175 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,175 miles
    Test number
    449744595393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    983815525787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail101,507 miles (+7,123)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    677560136588
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    423043498928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,383 miles (+7,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    696172544673
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,856 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,856 miles
    Test number
    599640679810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,543 miles (+9,168)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,543 miles
    Test number
    530882685166
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened calliper slightly sticking (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass66,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    939698422309
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail66,375 miles (+7,725)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,375 miles
    Test number
    650609458171
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass58,650 miles (+7,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    172931992669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass51,217 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,217 miles
    Test number
    716077482583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,977 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    955045130181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,601 miles (+9,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,601 miles
    Test number
    545643170959
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
  14. Pass27,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,255 miles
    Test number
    504140741732
    • 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 T55 VEN

Does T55 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 VEN is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 VEN?
The MOT on T55 VEN is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 VEN done?
T55 VEN was recorded at 106,175 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has T55 VEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VEN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 VEN 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 T55 VEN find?
T55 VEN passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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