Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
25 VLMOT history
25 VL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 182,186 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 25 VL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
25 VL was last recorded at 182,186 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,323 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,863 miles
- Average per year
- 8,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,186 miles
- 2025 – 179,323 miles
- 2024 – 176,905 miles
- 2023 – 171,877 miles
- 2022 – 166,274 miles
- 2021 – 161,013 miles
- 2019 – 149,143 miles
- 2018 – 142,108 miles
- 2017 – 133,583 miles
- 2016 – 123,560 miles
- 2015 – 111,146 miles
- 2014 – 97,355 miles
- 2013 – 83,703 miles
- 2012 – 70,378 miles
- 2011 – 60,664 miles
- 2010 – 51,650 miles
- 2009 – 41,076 miles
- 2008 – 31,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,186 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,186 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 182,186 miles
- Test number
- 205487247160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass179,323 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 179,323 miles
- Test number
- 119273491777
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail179,321 miles (+2,416)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,321 miles
- Test number
- 288335401156
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,905 miles (+5,028)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 176,905 miles
- Test number
- 718041702370
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass171,877 miles (+5,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 171,877 miles
- Test number
- 957103223219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,274 miles (+5,261)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 166,274 miles
- Test number
- 950103825083
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,013 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 161,013 miles
- Test number
- 896913020626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 386768135030
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass149,143 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 149,143 miles
- Test number
- 975538210044
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,139 miles (+7,031)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,139 miles
- Test number
- 800682864378
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,108 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 142,108 miles
- Test number
- 649294489061
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail142,108 miles (+8,525)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,108 miles
- Test number
- 976998947949
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,583 miles (+10,023)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 133,583 miles
- Test number
- 859892871939
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring full engine checkover
Pass123,560 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 123,560 miles
- Test number
- 260686333933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Fail123,560 miles (+12,414)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,560 miles
- Test number
- 922432935137
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,146 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 111,146 miles
- Test number
- 588720095130
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,146 miles (+13,791)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,146 miles
- Test number
- 985830695182
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,355 miles (+13,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 97,355 miles
- Test number
- 775909194160
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,703 miles (+13,325)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 609197093196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,378 miles (+9,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 70,378 miles
- Test number
- 526594192106
- 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)
Pass60,664 miles (+9,014)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 60,664 miles
- Test number
- 237436991428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,650 miles (+10,574)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 51,650 miles
- Test number
- 940061000279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,076 miles (+9,295)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,076 miles
- Test number
- 404766499122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,781 miles
- Test number
- 712534608280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 25 VL
- What vehicle is registration 25 VL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 25 VL on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2005. 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 25 VL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 25 VL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 25 VL?
- The MOT on 25 VL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 25 VL done?
- 25 VL was recorded at 182,186 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 8,350 miles a year.
- Has 25 VL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 25 VL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on 25 VL 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 25 VL find?
- 25 VL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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