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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1986 · 1,781 cc

B5 VJXMOT history

B5 VJX is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 1986. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

B5 VJX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
130,331 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
18 Sept 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VJX was last recorded at 130,331 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2014: 122,878 miles, lower than 155,010 miles on 25 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,858 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,331 miles
  • 2024 – 129,858 miles
  • 2022 – 127,142 miles
  • 2020 – 126,580 miles
  • 2015 – 124,317 miles
  • 2014 – 122,906 miles
  • 2013 – 155,010 miles
  • 2010 – 148,025 miles
  • 2008 – 121,888 miles
  • 2007 – 114,590 miles
  • 2006 – 111,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,331 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,331 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,331 miles
    Test number
    356086799263
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,858 miles
    Test number
    489827624598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401905672475
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is covered in wax oil , making it difficult to fully inspect all components.

  4. Pass127,142 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    871522871391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,580 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    853753571235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,317 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,317 miles
    Test number
    593382110187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,906 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,906 miles
    Test number
    828972424376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer sidewalls worn, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  8. Fail122,878 miles (-32,132)17 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,878 miles
    Test number
    979071414330
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer sidewalls worn

  9. Pass155,010 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,010 miles
    Test number
    195768263261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail154,980 miles (+6,955)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    905765353232
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass148,025 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    750348020069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,846 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,846 miles
    Test number
    613940420010
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    790407209062
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    890167409044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,888 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    112334808479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,590 miles (+2,610)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,590 miles
    Test number
    333411737042
    • NoteOil & water leaks.

  17. Pass111,980 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    111,980 miles
    Test number
    530279326166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about B5 VJX

Does B5 VJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B5 VJX expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B5 VJX?
The MOT on B5 VJX expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B5 VJX done?
B5 VJX was recorded at 130,331 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 954 miles a year.
Has B5 VJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VJX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on B5 VJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B5 VJX find?
B5 VJX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear wheel bearing has slight play both.

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