Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
L5 FLRMOT history
L5 FLR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 105,599 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 7 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FLR was last recorded at 105,599 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,440 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 159 miles
- Average per year
- 5,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,599 miles
- 2025 – 103,531 miles
- 2024 – 100,338 miles
- 2023 – 95,899 miles
- 2022 – 89,053 miles
- 2021 – 84,382 miles
- 2020 – 79,661 miles
- 2019 – 78,037 miles
- 2018 – 76,501 miles
- 2017 – 75,394 miles
- 2016 – 73,412 miles
- 2015 – 67,639 miles
- 2014 – 60,301 miles
- 2013 – 50,542 miles
- 2012 – 39,384 miles
- 2011 – 31,129 miles
- 2010 – 22,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,599 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,599 miles (+159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 105,599 miles
- Test number
- 987689658257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail105,440 miles (+1,909)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,440 miles
- Test number
- 800426976615
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,531 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,531 miles
- Test number
- 365790477880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,509 miles (+3,171)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,509 miles
- Test number
- 316631359373
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,338 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 100,338 miles
- Test number
- 587607329393
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass95,899 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 95,899 miles
- Test number
- 803538287615
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail95,873 miles (+6,820)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,873 miles
- Test number
- 468823313589
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass89,053 miles (+4,671)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,053 miles
- Test number
- 867491905410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,382 miles (+4,721)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,382 miles
- Test number
- 315887161349
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass79,661 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 79,661 miles
- Test number
- 438195637899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,037 miles (+1,536)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 78,037 miles
- Test number
- 251113922930
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,501 miles
- Test number
- 136644322265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,501 miles (+1,107)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,501 miles
- Test number
- 197786413176
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass75,394 miles (+1,982)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,394 miles
- Test number
- 843589827565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,412 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,412 miles
- Test number
- 882660007171
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass67,639 miles (+7,338)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,639 miles
- Test number
- 449042085099
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail60,301 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,301 miles
- Test number
- 728196274099
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass60,301 miles (+9,759)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,301 miles
- Test number
- 785936274018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,542 miles (+11,158)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,542 miles
- Test number
- 128560883463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,384 miles (+8,255)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,384 miles
- Test number
- 998263282090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,129 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,129 miles
- Test number
- 267651081044
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,129 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,129 miles
- Test number
- 785351081071
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass22,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 22,648 miles
- Test number
- 823616570044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 FLR
- Does L5 FLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FLR is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FLR?
- The MOT on L5 FLR is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 FLR done?
- L5 FLR was recorded at 105,599 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
- Has L5 FLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FLR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 FLR 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 FLR find?
- L5 FLR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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