Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc
L5 FMXMOT history
L5 FMX is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 78,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 78,996 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 5 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 21 Dec 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FMX was last recorded at 78,996 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 12,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 66,236 miles · 18 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,760 miles
- Average per year
- 9,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,996 miles
- 2024 – 66,236 miles
- 2023 – 60,510 miles
- 2022 – 53,542 miles
- 2021 – 42,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,996 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on (0.1 (a))
Full MOT history
7 tests since 21 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,996 miles (+12,760)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 78,996 miles
- Test number
- 657157950445
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on (0.1 (a))
Pass66,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 66,236 miles
- Test number
- 251197369540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,236 miles (+5,726)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,236 miles
- Test number
- 580860414552
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,510 miles (+6,968)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 60,510 miles
- Test number
- 619054044236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,542 miles (+11,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 53,542 miles
- Test number
- 119709281314
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,022 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 42,022 miles
- Test number
- 958046170967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread & inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread
Fail42,022 miles2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,022 miles
- Test number
- 766222813645
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread & inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread
Questions about L5 FMX
- Does L5 FMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FMX is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FMX?
- The MOT on L5 FMX is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 FMX done?
- L5 FMX was recorded at 78,996 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,301 miles a year.
- Has L5 FMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FMX has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 FMX 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 FMX find?
- L5 FMX passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied on; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4 mm, and 1 more.
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