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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

H5 JLRMOT history

H5 JLR is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

H5 JLR white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,840 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JLR was last recorded at 75,840 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,289 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,551 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,840 miles
  • 2025 – 74,289 miles
  • 2024 – 72,751 miles
  • 2023 – 68,838 miles
  • 2022 – 65,664 miles
  • 2021 – 62,037 miles
  • 2020 – 56,757 miles
  • 2019 – 52,314 miles
  • 2018 – 47,988 miles
  • 2017 – 46,614 miles
  • 2016 – 42,686 miles
  • 2015 – 37,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,840 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,840 miles
    Test number
    160387458390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
  2. Pass74,289 miles (+1,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    621562292166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass72,751 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    475674033913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass68,838 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    561365998369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail68,830 miles (+3,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    709366994412
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (1.6mm limit) 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,664 miles (+3,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    631444147022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,037 miles (+5,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    400772620811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,757 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,757 miles
    Test number
    187831694027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,314 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    430641212050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    976930145165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,988 miles (+1,374)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    599445354385
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass46,614 miles (+3,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    844136583767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass42,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    775625585909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail42,686 miles (+5,075)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    574498281349
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  15. Pass37,611 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,611 miles
    Test number
    182391766342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in tread and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to read smoke , to clean

Questions about H5 JLR

Does H5 JLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JLR is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JLR?
The MOT on H5 JLR is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JLR done?
H5 JLR was recorded at 75,840 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has H5 JLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JLR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on H5 JLR 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 H5 JLR find?
H5 JLR passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

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