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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

GPS 5MOT history

GPS 5 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

GPS 5 black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,313 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GPS 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GPS 5 was last recorded at 60,313 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,037 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
2,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,313 miles
  • 2025 – 56,037 miles
  • 2024 – 51,562 miles
  • 2023 – 45,865 miles
  • 2022 – 39,624 miles
  • 2021 – 35,606 miles
  • 2020 – 32,225 miles
  • 2019 – 29,175 miles
  • 2018 – 23,970 miles
  • 2017 – 20,077 miles
  • 2016 – 19,764 miles
  • 2015 – 18,589 miles
  • 2014 – 17,605 miles
  • 2013 – 16,232 miles
  • 2012 – 15,021 miles
  • 2011 – 13,742 miles
  • 2010 – 12,432 miles
  • 2009 – 10,974 miles
  • 2008 – 9,647 miles
  • 2007 – 8,342 miles
  • 2006 – 6,633 miles
  • 2005 – 5,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,313 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine missfire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,313 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,313 miles
    Test number
    522148890023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,037 miles (+4,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    763897106528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass51,562 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    356525639507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    245914444261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,865 miles (+6,241)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    631185400220
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass39,624 miles (+4,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    604031512385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass35,606 miles (+3,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,606 miles
    Test number
    850658586254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,225 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    924761000445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    278433986644
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket cracked
  10. Fail29,175 miles (+5,205)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    454908369851
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket cracked
  11. Pass23,970 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,970 miles
    Test number
    268061714122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,077 miles (+298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,077 miles
    Test number
    626241705229
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire
  13. Fail19,779 miles (+15)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,779 miles
    Test number
    918269284687
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire
  14. Pass19,764 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,764 miles
    Test number
    462358331803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,589 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,589 miles
    Test number
    324210413365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,605 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,605 miles
    Test number
    685420764284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,232 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    765083453212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,021 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,021 miles
    Test number
    308531652485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,742 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    13,742 miles
    Test number
    717276351298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,432 miles (+1,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    321597050439
    • NoteDrag on o/s/r brake
  21. Pass10,974 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,974 miles
    Test number
    452518159280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,647 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,647 miles
    Test number
    321960068270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,342 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,342 miles
    Test number
    310386157460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,633 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,633 miles
    Test number
    754266056256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    5,138 miles
    Test number
    493591255267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GPS 5

What vehicle is registration GPS 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GPS 5 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GPS 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GPS 5 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on GPS 5?
The MOT on GPS 5 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GPS 5 done?
GPS 5 was recorded at 60,313 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,623 miles a year.
Has GPS 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GPS 5 has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on GPS 5 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 GPS 5 find?
GPS 5 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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