Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
W5 SSPMOT history
W5 SSP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,811 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 120,811 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SSP
- 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
- 17 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SSP was last recorded at 120,811 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,807 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,811 miles
- 2025 – 117,920 miles
- 2024 – 114,835 miles
- 2023 – 111,970 miles
- 2022 – 109,377 miles
- 2021 – 106,971 miles
- 2020 – 104,668 miles
- 2019 – 102,082 miles
- 2018 – 97,842 miles
- 2017 – 94,232 miles
- 2016 – 86,978 miles
- 2015 – 78,864 miles
- 2014 – 70,809 miles
- 2013 – 59,478 miles
- 2012 – 47,020 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,811 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,811 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 120,811 miles
- Test number
- 394784406052
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,807 miles (+2,887)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,807 miles
- Test number
- 457126128732
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,920 miles (+3,085)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 117,920 miles
- Test number
- 351368390103
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,835 miles (+2,865)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 114,835 miles
- Test number
- 762173317830
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,970 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,970 miles
- Test number
- 710321556563
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail111,964 miles (+2,587)3 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,964 miles
- Test number
- 458283507163
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,377 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 109,377 miles
- Test number
- 802845766794
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail109,377 miles (+2,406)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,377 miles
- Test number
- 598926663594
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,971 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 106,971 miles
- Test number
- 246497162733
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,971 miles (+2,303)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,971 miles
- Test number
- 812022840807
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,668 miles (+2,586)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 104,668 miles
- Test number
- 204666237383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link dustcover deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass102,082 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 102,082 miles
- Test number
- 332342635081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,842 miles (+3,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,842 miles
- Test number
- 156090581054
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,232 miles (+7,254)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,232 miles
- Test number
- 419163938581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,978 miles (+8,114)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 86,978 miles
- Test number
- 879709656836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,864 miles (+8,055)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 78,864 miles
- Test number
- 749706825280
- NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
Pass70,809 miles (+11,331)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,809 miles
- Test number
- 585668114271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,478 miles (+12,458)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 59,478 miles
- Test number
- 675055713210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,020 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 47,020 miles
- Test number
- 488468122290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,018 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,018 miles
- Test number
- 768157822202
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about W5 SSP
- Does W5 SSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SSP is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SSP?
- The MOT on W5 SSP is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 SSP done?
- W5 SSP was recorded at 120,811 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,281 miles a year.
- Has W5 SSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SSP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 SSP 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 W5 SSP find?
- W5 SSP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush.
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