# FN55UPC — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

FN55UPC is a Red VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Petrol (2000cc), first registered 2005-09-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FN55UPC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FN55UPC |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 2000cc |
| First registered | 2005-09-20 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-05-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 25
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 72%
- Total defects recorded: 60

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 10:57:16 | PASSED | 190,429 MI | 2027-05-03 00:00:00 |
| 2025-05-02 13:20:33 | PASSED | 189,604 MI | 2026-05-01 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-11 13:47:05 | PASSED | 189,325 MI | 2025-04-10 00:00:00 |
| 2023-03-20 12:54:27 | PASSED | 180,639 MI | 2024-03-19 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-14 10:24:47 | PASSED | 177,950 MI | 2023-03-13 00:00:00 |
| 2021-03-08 10:53:25 | PASSED | 170,937 MI | 2022-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2021-03-05 18:54:13 | FAILED | 170,901 MI | — |
| 2019-07-22 16:05:04 | PASSED | 169,558 MI | 2021-01-21 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-18 10:34:16 | FAILED | 169,556 MI | — |
| 2017-10-17 10:49:14 | PASSED | 163,733 MI | 2018-10-16 00:00:00 |
| 2016-10-10 13:36:53 | PASSED | 158,798 MI | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-02 15:01:06 | PASSED | 154,975 MI | 2016-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-02 10:30:34 | FAILED | 154,975 MI | — |
| 2014-10-03 14:53:18 | PASSED | 151,381 MI | 2015-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-03 12:07:26 | FAILED | 151,381 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 12:01:19 | FAILED | 142,712 MI | — |
| 2013-10-14 12:01:19 | PASSED | 142,712 MI | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-27 12:03:54 | PASSED | 131,740 MI | 2013-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-24 15:02:21 | FAILED | 131,719 MI | — |
| 2011-09-13 12:10:14 | PASSED | 115,653 MI | 2012-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-14 12:56:56 | PASSED | 93,751 MI | 2011-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-13 12:52:12 | FAILED | 93,748 MI | — |
| 2009-09-23 14:41:08 | PASSED | 70,435 MI | 2010-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2008-10-02 16:07:12 | PASSED | 39,256 MI | 2009-10-01 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-08 11:04:28 | PASSED | 38,798 MI | 2009-09-20 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-05-02 13:20:33 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

**2024-04-11 13:47:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2021-03-08 10:53:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2021-03-05 18:54:13 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-07-22 16:05:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

**2019-07-18 10:34:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Body component corroded and likely to cause injury boot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

**2017-10-17 10:49:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

**2015-10-02 15:01:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2015-10-02 10:30:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2014-10-03 14:53:18 (PASSED)**

- 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)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2014-10-03 12:07:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

**2013-10-14 12:01:19 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- PRS: Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2013-10-14 12:01:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2012-09-27 12:03:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

**2012-09-24 15:02:21 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

**2011-09-13 12:10:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-09-13 12:52:12 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2009-09-23 14:41:08 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FN55UPC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FN55UPC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
