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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

5164 SPMOT history

5164 SP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 4 of 9 MOT tests, with 356,435 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2022.

5164 SP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
356,435 km
At MOT on 23 Nov 2022
MOT tests
9
4 passed · 5 failed
Per year
24,703 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5164 SP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

5164 SP was last recorded at 356,435 km on 23 Nov 2022, 41,324 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
315,111 km · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
41,324 km
Average per year
24,703 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 356,435 km
  • 2021 – 315,111 km
  • 2020 – 289,698 km
  • 2019 – 263,914 km
  • 2016 – 209,334 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail356,435 km
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive + oil level low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail356,435 km (+41,324)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    356,435 km
    Test number
    166237351400
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  2. Pass315,111 km (+259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    315,111 km
    Test number
    121585889739
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail314,852 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,852 km
    Test number
    132378915168
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass290,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    290,503 miles
    Test number
    482745681496
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive + oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail289,698 km6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,698 km
    Test number
    179072399263
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive + oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass263,927 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    263,927 miles
    Test number
    762719585493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail263,914 km (+54,580)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,914 km
    Test number
    843471629206
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass209,334 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    209,334 km
    Test number
    912936461230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism is sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail209,334 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,334 km
    Test number
    140770830024
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism is sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about 5164 SP

What vehicle is registration 5164 SP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5164 SP on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2001. 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 5164 SP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5164 SP expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5164 SP?
The MOT on 5164 SP expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5164 SP done?
5164 SP was recorded at 356,435 km at its MOT on 23 Nov 2022, an average of 24,703 km a year.
Has 5164 SP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5164 SP has failed 5 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 5164 SP 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 5164 SP find?
5164 SP failed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 2 more.

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