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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

F5 RTOMOT history

F5 RTO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 126,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

F5 RTO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,963 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 RTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 RTO was last recorded at 126,963 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,872 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,091 miles
Average per year
10,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,963 miles
  • 2025 – 121,872 miles
  • 2024 – 113,720 miles
  • 2023 – 106,037 miles
  • 2022 – 98,564 miles
  • 2021 – 90,179 miles
  • 2020 – 84,869 miles
  • 2019 – 74,890 miles
  • 2018 – 59,914 miles
  • 2017 – 35,129 miles
  • 2016 – 26,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,963 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    763776600219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail126,963 miles (+5,091)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    328166841591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass121,872 miles (+8,152)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,872 miles
    Test number
    792433915579
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass113,720 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    810832638669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass106,037 miles (+7,473)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,037 miles
    Test number
    970971741283
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass98,564 miles (+8,385)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,564 miles
    Test number
    128960195872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,179 miles (+5,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    234137347169
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass84,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    752511874039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail84,869 miles (+9,979)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    682427581430
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass74,890 miles (+14,976)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,890 miles
    Test number
    723434854367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,914 miles (+24,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    252884819722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,129 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,129 miles
    Test number
    275171436938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,787 miles
    Test number
    251945438928
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

Questions about F5 RTO

Does F5 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 RTO is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 RTO?
The MOT on F5 RTO is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 RTO done?
F5 RTO was recorded at 126,963 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,133 miles a year.
Has F5 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 RTO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 RTO 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 RTO find?
F5 RTO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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