Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
L5 JDFMOT history
L5 JDF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 64,127 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 JDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 JDF was last recorded at 64,127 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,618 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,509 miles
- Average per year
- 2,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,127 miles
- 2025 – 59,618 miles
- 2024 – 56,625 miles
- 2023 – 53,303 miles
- 2022 – 50,193 miles
- 2021 – 47,807 miles
- 2020 – 45,564 miles
- 2019 – 43,900 miles
- 2018 – 41,956 miles
- 2017 – 39,615 miles
- 2016 – 37,629 miles
- 2015 – 35,362 miles
- 2014 – 33,337 miles
- 2013 – 31,636 miles
- 2012 – 29,820 miles
- 2011 – 27,271 miles
- 2010 – 24,334 miles
- 2009 – 22,133 miles
- 2008 – 18,623 miles
- 2007 – 15,146 miles
- 2006 – 12,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,127 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,127 miles (+4,509)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 64,127 miles
- Test number
- 820781936820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,618 miles (+2,993)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 59,618 miles
- Test number
- 796347125185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,625 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 557580735456
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail56,625 miles (+3,322)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,625 miles
- Test number
- 612790842078
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass53,303 miles (+3,110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 53,303 miles
- Test number
- 762421398237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,193 miles (+2,386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 50,193 miles
- Test number
- 878235703313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,807 miles (+2,243)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 47,807 miles
- Test number
- 528544982647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,564 miles (+1,664)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 45,564 miles
- Test number
- 741883847512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,900 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 43,900 miles
- Test number
- 908889926546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,956 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 41,956 miles
- Test number
- 485344407142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,615 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,615 miles
- Test number
- 479957050581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,629 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,629 miles
- Test number
- 926943315349
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,362 miles (+2,025)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 35,362 miles
- Test number
- 989531115103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,337 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,337 miles
- Test number
- 786135304173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,636 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,636 miles
- Test number
- 889317703167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,820 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 29,820 miles
- Test number
- 906786312156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,271 miles (+2,937)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 27,271 miles
- Test number
- 635700411104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,334 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 24,334 miles
- Test number
- 341560310195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,133 miles (+3,510)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,133 miles
- Test number
- 633454819193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,623 miles (+3,477)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 18,623 miles
- Test number
- 562090818148
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass15,146 miles (+2,651)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 15,146 miles
- Test number
- 981355217126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,495 miles
- Test number
- 723702116160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,495 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,495 miles
- Test number
- 842762916108
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about L5 JDF
- Does L5 JDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JDF is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 JDF?
- The MOT on L5 JDF is valid until 25 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 JDF done?
- L5 JDF was recorded at 64,127 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
- Has L5 JDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 JDF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 JDF 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 JDF find?
- L5 JDF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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