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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

L5 CTVMOT history

L5 CTV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L5 CTV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,570 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CTV was last recorded at 124,570 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 13,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,492 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,078 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,570 miles
  • 2025 – 111,492 miles
  • 2024 – 102,168 miles
  • 2023 – 98,316 miles
  • 2021 – 95,418 miles
  • 2020 – 92,360 miles
  • 2019 – 83,655 miles
  • 2018 – 71,261 miles
  • 2017 – 56,306 miles
  • 2016 – 48,871 miles
  • 2015 – 41,141 miles
  • 2014 – 34,091 miles
  • 2013 – 26,834 miles
  • 2012 – 20,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,570 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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,570 miles (+13,078)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,570 miles
    Test number
    928654156194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,492 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    203406592711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,168 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,168 miles
    Test number
    575997687733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,316 miles (+2,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    916874829914
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass95,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    718399108394
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail95,418 miles (+3,058)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    445091077254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,360 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    998831938299
    • 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))
  8. Fail92,356 miles (+8,701)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    442922911512
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass83,655 miles (+12,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,655 miles
    Test number
    657793167407
    • 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))
  10. Pass71,261 miles (+14,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,261 miles
    Test number
    186213924842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,306 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    775974020786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,871 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    638871919284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,141 miles (+7,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    846890665138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge
  14. Pass34,091 miles (+7,257)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    715193254162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,834 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,834 miles
    Test number
    827495953194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,863 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    428560482151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass20,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    688290182150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CTV

Does L5 CTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CTV is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CTV?
The MOT on L5 CTV is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CTV done?
L5 CTV was recorded at 124,570 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has L5 CTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CTV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 CTV 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 L5 CTV find?
L5 CTV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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