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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

F5 LAYMOT history

F5 LAY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

F5 LAY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,262 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LAY was last recorded at 111,262 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,498 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,764 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,262 miles
  • 2025 – 107,498 miles
  • 2024 – 104,049 miles
  • 2023 – 99,543 miles
  • 2022 – 95,143 miles
  • 2021 – 88,902 miles
  • 2020 – 82,011 miles
  • 2019 – 76,731 miles
  • 2018 – 67,305 miles
  • 2017 – 58,031 miles
  • 2016 – 54,341 miles
  • 2015 – 51,030 miles
  • 2014 – 47,498 miles
  • 2013 – 39,180 miles
  • 2012 – 30,409 miles
  • 2011 – 23,541 miles
  • 2010 – 18,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,262 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,262 miles
    Test number
    394424442336
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,261 miles (+3,763)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,261 miles
    Test number
    104452971076
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,498 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,498 miles
    Test number
    439392345590
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,476 miles (+3,427)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,476 miles
    Test number
    223618137980
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,049 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    141290966950
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail104,049 miles (+4,506)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    161857256524
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass99,543 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    928973474878
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail99,540 miles (+4,397)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    597041914705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass95,143 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    743109949972
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail95,142 miles (+6,240)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    852360724089
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass88,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    325997377277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,902 miles (+6,891)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    470372525391
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass82,011 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    318720219434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,731 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,731 miles
    Test number
    713444418471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    932507130666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,305 miles (+9,274)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    557665724267
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,031 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    167703028206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,341 miles (+3,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,341 miles
    Test number
    215426327880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine man light illuminated

  19. Pass51,030 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    189708525485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,498 miles (+8,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    349330914442
    • 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)

  21. Pass39,180 miles (+8,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,180 miles
    Test number
    985140513219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass30,409 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    166780272166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,541 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,541 miles
    Test number
    139112861112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,370 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    182149710249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,367 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,367 miles
    Test number
    572202710284
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about F5 LAY

Does F5 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LAY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LAY?
The MOT on F5 LAY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LAY done?
F5 LAY was recorded at 111,262 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has F5 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LAY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 LAY 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 F5 LAY find?
F5 LAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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