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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.

B5 VFS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass98,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,038 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    294480668847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. Pass89,359 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    585846458252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass79,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    938290835652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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)
  7. Pass69,619 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    868636409039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. Pass60,145 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    679149934145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,451 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    806841643150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass41,830 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,830 miles
    Test number
    888728911150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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.
  14. Pass36,099 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    680366729128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,614 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    982580838153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    263819227411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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