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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

L5 NAEMOT history

L5 NAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L5 NAE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,334 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NAE was last recorded at 126,334 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,837 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,497 miles
Average per year
5,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,334 miles
  • 2025 – 121,837 miles
  • 2024 – 116,727 miles
  • 2023 – 112,709 miles
  • 2022 – 108,523 miles
  • 2021 – 103,876 miles
  • 2020 – 100,868 miles
  • 2019 – 95,727 miles
  • 2018 – 90,622 miles
  • 2017 – 85,816 miles
  • 2016 – 78,922 miles
  • 2015 – 71,199 miles
  • 2014 – 65,032 miles
  • 2013 – 59,175 miles
  • 2012 – 54,232 miles
  • 2011 – 49,044 miles
  • 2010 – 43,794 miles
  • 2009 – 38,705 miles
  • 2008 – 32,431 miles
  • 2007 – 26,154 miles
  • 2006 – 19,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,334 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • EML Light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,334 miles (+4,497)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    867459307144
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,837 miles (+5,110)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    274237700002
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,727 miles (+2)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    231801993820
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

  4. Fail116,725 miles (+4,016)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,725 miles
    Test number
    741333958018
    • MajorCentral Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO High (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust

  5. Pass112,709 miles (+73)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,709 miles
    Test number
    342926654762
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  6. Fail112,636 miles (+4,113)2 major4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,636 miles
    Test number
    892307598191
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow brake servo pipe split/leaking (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Pass108,523 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    171202466784
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail108,523 miles (+4,647)4 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    401760601951
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,876 miles (+3,008)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,876 miles
    Test number
    784616926764
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryEmissions erratic
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass100,868 miles (+5,141)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    862615142098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass95,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    993072625825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated; vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Fail95,727 miles (+5,105)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    956018087068
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated; vehicle pre 01/07/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  13. Pass90,622 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,622 miles
    Test number
    729475750514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass85,816 miles (+6,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,816 miles
    Test number
    616058889188
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass78,922 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    436901781911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low

  16. Fail78,922 miles (+7,723)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    997108836243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low

  17. Pass71,199 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    778746005194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,986 miles (+5,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    487309595035
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass65,032 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,032 miles
    Test number
    867576204108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail59,175 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    186259793033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass59,175 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    365819893053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,232 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    659774712114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,044 miles (+5,250)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    419805601156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn

  24. Pass43,794 miles (+5,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    572343310192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,705 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,705 miles
    Test number
    232524209142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,431 miles (+6,277)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    530433318132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    431164417102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,154 miles (+6,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    250694117436
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass19,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,433 miles
    Test number
    740267796057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NAE

Does L5 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NAE is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NAE?
The MOT on L5 NAE is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NAE done?
L5 NAE was recorded at 126,334 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,210 miles a year.
Has L5 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NAE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 NAE 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 NAE find?
L5 NAE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked; eml on; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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