Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
T55 WHEMOT history
T55 WHE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,602 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,259 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 WHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 WHE was last recorded at 82,602 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,860 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,742 miles
- Average per year
- 5,259 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,602 miles
- 2025 – 75,860 miles
- 2024 – 75,841 miles
- 2023 – 72,954 miles
- 2022 – 65,053 miles
- 2021 – 59,144 miles
- 2020 – 52,761 miles
- 2019 – 48,693 miles
- 2018 – 40,501 miles
- 2017 – 33,235 miles
- 2016 – 28,478 miles
- 2015 – 24,205 miles
- 2014 – 19,469 miles
- 2013 – 14,255 miles
- 2012 – 9,242 miles
- 2011 – 7,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,602 miles
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMultiple Steering, Brake and Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,602 miles (+6,742)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,602 miles
- Test number
- 704461326751
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMultiple Steering, Brake and Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,860 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 75,860 miles
- Test number
- 436056756684
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,841 miles (+2,887)2 dangerous1 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,841 miles
- Test number
- 870514624128
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,954 miles (+7,901)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 72,954 miles
- Test number
- 749242995515
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust section split and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear box is very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,053 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 65,053 miles
- Test number
- 963617515168
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 59,144 miles
- Test number
- 365068918299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,144 miles (+6,383)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,144 miles
- Test number
- 435570737984
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,761 miles (+4,068)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 52,761 miles
- Test number
- 438316286391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,693 miles (+8,192)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,693 miles
- Test number
- 673693772868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,501 miles (+7,266)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 40,501 miles
- Test number
- 813135867888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,235 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 33,235 miles
- Test number
- 574215165213
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Pass28,478 miles (+4,273)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 28,478 miles
- Test number
- 664132520861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,205 miles
- Test number
- 240365652566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,205 miles (+4,736)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,205 miles
- Test number
- 908418923860
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass19,469 miles (+5,214)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 19,469 miles
- Test number
- 788509874239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 14,255 miles
- Test number
- 546095983225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,255 miles (+5,013)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,255 miles
- Test number
- 848745583279
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
Pass9,242 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 9,242 miles
- Test number
- 627665382256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 7,028 miles
- Test number
- 418677681284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 WHE
- Does T55 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 WHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 WHE?
- The MOT on T55 WHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 WHE done?
- T55 WHE was recorded at 82,602 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
- Has T55 WHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 WHE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T55 WHE 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 WHE find?
- T55 WHE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coil spring corroded offside and nearside, and 7 more.
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