
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc
B5 VFSMOT history
B5 VFS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 98,038 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B5 VFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
B5 VFS was last recorded at 98,038 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 8,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 89,986 miles · 14 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,052 miles
- Average per year
- 4,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,038 miles
- 2022 – 89,986 miles
- 2021 – 89,359 miles
- 2020 – 86,694 miles
- 2017 – 79,956 miles
- 2016 – 69,619 miles
- 2015 – 65,618 miles
- 2014 – 60,145 miles
- 2013 – 54,451 miles
- 2012 – 52,025 miles
- 2011 – 41,830 miles
- 2010 – 38,793 miles
- 2009 – 36,099 miles
- 2008 – 31,614 miles
- 2007 – 26,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,038 miles (+8,052)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 98,038 miles
- Test number
- 294480668847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,986 miles (+627)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,986 miles
- Test number
- 761106386352
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs are corroded
Pass89,359 miles (+2,665)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 89,359 miles
- Test number
- 585846458252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,694 miles (+6,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,694 miles
- Test number
- 651162079384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 938290835652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,956 miles (+10,337)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 865993788065
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass69,619 miles (+4,001)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 69,619 miles
- Test number
- 868636409039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,618 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 65,618 miles
- Test number
- 926555255185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,145 miles (+5,694)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,145 miles
- Test number
- 679149934145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,451 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 54,451 miles
- Test number
- 806841643150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,025 miles (+10,195)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,025 miles
- Test number
- 299172132448
- NoteAir suspension no movement on front
- NoteBoth front chassis legs modified
Pass41,830 miles (+3,037)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 41,830 miles
- Test number
- 888728911150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,793 miles (+2,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,793 miles
- Test number
- 782971220110
- NoteN/s/ front tyre worn on outer edge. o/s/ front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.
Pass36,099 miles (+4,485)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 36,099 miles
- Test number
- 680366729128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,614 miles (+5,480)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,614 miles
- Test number
- 982580838153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,134 miles
- Test number
- 263819227411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,134 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,134 miles
- Test number
- 901119427143
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about B5 VFS
- Does B5 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B5 VFS expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B5 VFS?
- The MOT on B5 VFS expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B5 VFS done?
- B5 VFS was recorded at 98,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
- Has B5 VFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B5 VFS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on B5 VFS 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 B5 VFS find?
- B5 VFS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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