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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

L5 DVXMOT history

L5 DVX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

L5 DVX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,783 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DVX was last recorded at 178,783 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,396 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,387 miles
Average per year
9,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,783 miles
  • 2024 – 154,212 miles
  • 2022 – 151,022 miles
  • 2020 – 130,614 miles
  • 2019 – 125,967 miles
  • 2018 – 116,828 miles
  • 2017 – 106,338 miles
  • 2016 – 97,816 miles
  • 2015 – 92,246 miles
  • 2014 – 89,295 miles
  • 2013 – 78,346 miles
  • 2012 – 68,484 miles
  • 2011 – 45,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,783 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,783 miles
    Test number
    704704426246
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail178,781 miles (+10,385)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,781 miles
    Test number
    119928384740
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing one on each rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass168,396 miles (+14,184)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,396 miles
    Test number
    590414130829
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass154,212 miles (+3,190)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,212 miles
    Test number
    957078204022
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn n/s/r & o/s/r lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass151,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,022 miles
    Test number
    719243789161
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,022 miles (+3,337)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,022 miles
    Test number
    147230067370
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,685 miles (+17,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,685 miles
    Test number
    731042693915
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  8. Pass130,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,614 miles
    Test number
    695245440517
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail130,614 miles (+4,647)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,614 miles
    Test number
    479924794856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,967 miles (+9,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,967 miles
    Test number
    163517639191
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling on rear antiroll bar
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass116,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    168330739664
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail116,827 miles (+10,489)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    397746288581
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass106,338 miles (+8,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    798600630438
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass97,816 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    943660415558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass92,246 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    932923231499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,295 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    537884644375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,346 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    259404523295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,484 miles (+23,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    436945312274
    • NoteFront tyre's cut on outer side wall's, keep a check.

  19. Pass45,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    246799381045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DVX

Does L5 DVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DVX is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 DVX?
The MOT on L5 DVX is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DVX done?
L5 DVX was recorded at 178,783 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,116 miles a year.
Has L5 DVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DVX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 DVX 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 DVX find?
L5 DVX passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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