SAM585 - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
The vehicle is a black 2009 Volkswagen Golf with registration SAM585, registered in January 2009. It has a 1984cc petrol engine and CO2 emissions of 189 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 4 February 2025 and valid until 7 February 2026. It has recorded a mileage of 154,930 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as an under-inflated offside front tyre, a deteriorated front registration plate, and some corrosion on the rear subframe mounting area, though none are considered dangerous.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 04 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,930 mi
Expires: 07 February 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,750 mi
Expires: 07 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 30 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 150,748 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside parking brake performance low
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory tyre monitoring light on
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 13 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,462 mi
Expires: 27 January 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 January 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,636 mi
Expires: 27 January 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 18 January 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,632 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory TPMS light on
Passed - 28 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,052 mi
Expires: 27 January 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 27 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,147 mi
Expires: 26 January 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 23 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,142 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory tyre pressure light on
Passed - 18 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,933 mi
Expires: 26 January 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front number plate deteriorating
- Advisory n/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall
- Advisory n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint dust covers perishing
- Advisory n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering on inner shoulders
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,684 mi
Expires: 26 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake discs in poor condition
- Advisory Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Passed - 25 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,418 mi
Expires: 26 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front brake discs in poor condition
Passed - 26 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,068 mi
Expires: 26 January 2017
Failed - 26 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,068 mi
Passed - 26 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,875 mi
Expires: 26 January 2016
Passed - 24 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,073 mi
Expires: 26 January 2015
Failed - 25 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,096 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 25 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,096 mi
Expires: 26 January 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 17 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,509 mi
Expires: 26 January 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SAM585?
The MOT expires on 07 February 2026.
What is the tax status of SAM585?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2026.
What are the specifications of SAM585?
This is a 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SAM585?
This vehicle produces 189 g/km of CO2 emissions.