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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

F5 PALMOT history

F5 PAL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 1,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

F5 PAL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
1,056 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
30 Sept 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 PAL was last recorded at 1,056 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2021: 2 miles, lower than 111,966 miles on 11 May 2011.

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
1,056 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,056 miles
  • 2023 – 843 miles
  • 2022 – 522 miles
  • 2021 – 2 miles
  • 2011 – 111,966 miles
  • 2010 – 107,364 miles
  • 2009 – 102,551 miles
  • 2008 – 99,745 miles
  • 2007 – 96,623 miles
  • 2006 – 92,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,056 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    1,056 miles
    Test number
    318201142785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail1,056 miles (+213)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,056 miles
    Test number
    944310978601
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass843 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    843 miles
    Test number
    555785943254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail843 miles (+321)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    843 miles
    Test number
    204787695637
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass522 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    522 miles
    Test number
    936627692095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail522 miles (+520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    522 miles
    Test number
    636118863093
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass2 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    325329929440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail2 miles1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    361419995478
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested high co (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail2 miles (-111,964)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    419721992510
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,966 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    485851531185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside & offside front chassis crossmember ends, top face. signs of accident repairs in early life.

  11. Fail111,966 miles (+4,602)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    536397621198
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside & offside front chassis crossmember ends, top face. signs of accident repairs in early life.

  12. Pass107,364 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    962976400137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,551 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    262145039174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail102,550 miles (+2,805)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    191172839122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,745 miles (+24)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    370489498035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHorn quiet
    • NoteN/S washer jet blocked
    • NoteO/S/F shock absorber soft

  16. Fail99,721 miles (+3,098)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    134255798079
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHorn quiet
    • NoteN/S washer jet blocked
    • NoteO/S/F shock absorber soft

  17. Pass96,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    542965797053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,623 miles (+4,269)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    153639187427
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass92,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    611282506133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,354 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,354 miles
    Test number
    984941106194
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about F5 PAL

Does F5 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F5 PAL expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F5 PAL?
The MOT on F5 PAL expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F5 PAL done?
F5 PAL was recorded at 1,056 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
Has F5 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 PAL has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 PAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 PAL find?
F5 PAL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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