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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

F5 RLOMOT history

F5 RLO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 79,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

F5 RLO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,645 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 RLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 RLO was last recorded at 79,645 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 11,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,047 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,598 miles
Average per year
9,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,645 miles
  • 2025 – 68,047 miles
  • 2024 – 57,088 miles
  • 2023 – 48,163 miles
  • 2022 – 37,789 miles
  • 2021 – 29,842 miles
  • 2020 – 23,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,645 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Emissions too clean to record a result

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,645 miles (+11,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    105237321457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,047 miles (+10,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,047 miles
    Test number
    634387699193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  3. Pass57,088 miles (+8,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    517015745579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  4. Pass48,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    303889861714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  5. Fail48,161 miles (+10,372)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    878488834888
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to record a result
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  6. Pass37,789 miles (+7,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,789 miles
    Test number
    403179756471
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen Small Stone Chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass29,842 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    619067551318
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Small chip to centre lower of windscreen (B Zone)
  8. Pass23,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    23,548 miles
    Test number
    592340920343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 RLO

Does F5 RLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 RLO is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 RLO?
The MOT on F5 RLO is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 RLO done?
F5 RLO was recorded at 79,645 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,352 miles a year.
Has F5 RLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 RLO has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 RLO 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 RLO find?
F5 RLO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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