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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

VAM 532MOT history

VAM 532 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

VAM 532 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
215,747 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAM 532
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAM 532 was last recorded at 215,747 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,747 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,747 miles
  • 2025 – 210,555 miles
  • 2024 – 205,357 miles
  • 2023 – 202,601 miles
  • 2021 – 197,323 miles
  • 2020 – 191,031 miles
  • 2019 – 181,511 miles
  • 2018 – 165,855 miles
  • 2017 – 153,294 miles
  • 2016 – 141,645 miles
  • 2015 – 127,459 miles
  • 2014 – 112,720 miles
  • 2013 – 94,567 miles
  • 2012 – 71,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,747 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, associated arms and mounting areas on rear of chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front seatbelt buckle shroud missing but not effecting function

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,747 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    215,747 miles
    Test number
    795350099939
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, associated arms and mounting areas on rear of chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust shield loose

  2. Fail215,747 miles (+5,192)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,747 miles
    Test number
    213867948781
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, associated arms and mounting areas on rear of chassis corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust shield loose

  3. Pass210,555 miles (+5,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    210,555 miles
    Test number
    820048279107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber body corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (shock absorber bodies also corroded) (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  4. Pass205,357 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    205,357 miles
    Test number
    623754929205
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle shroud missing but not effecting function
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail205,357 miles (+2,756)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,357 miles
    Test number
    428180140682
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle shroud missing but not effecting function
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (close to exposing cords) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass202,601 miles (+5,278)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    202,601 miles
    Test number
    523930780333
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront damage to front end but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle shroud missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  7. Pass197,323 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    197,323 miles
    Test number
    591483570668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail197,323 miles (+6,292)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,323 miles
    Test number
    901695957214
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick starting to brake up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass191,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    191,031 miles
    Test number
    643381633742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail191,031 miles (+9,520)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,031 miles
    Test number
    522952589102
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass181,511 miles (+15,656)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,511 miles
    Test number
    655077667991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,855 miles (+12,561)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,855 miles
    Test number
    701869189803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    153,294 miles
    Test number
    760015503337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail153,291 miles (+11,646)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,291 miles
    Test number
    972196577391
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass141,645 miles (+14,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,645 miles
    Test number
    782132098374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    569149797201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail127,455 miles (+14,735)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,455 miles
    Test number
    747614856684
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass112,720 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,720 miles
    Test number
    878620084234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail112,718 miles (+18,151)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    789439874274
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail94,567 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    188028273263
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass94,567 miles (+22,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    908938173293
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass71,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    818074582236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about VAM 532

What vehicle is registration VAM 532 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAM 532 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAM 532 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAM 532 is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAM 532?
The MOT on VAM 532 is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAM 532 done?
VAM 532 was recorded at 215,747 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 10,783 miles a year.
Has VAM 532 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAM 532 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on VAM 532 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 VAM 532 find?
VAM 532 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone b; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded, and 5 more.

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