Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
L5 OTFMOT history
L5 OTF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 153,902 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OTF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OTF was last recorded at 153,902 miles on 27 Jul 2025, 11,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,507 miles · 3 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,395 miles
- Average per year
- 6,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,902 miles
- 2024 – 142,507 miles
- 2023 – 128,599 miles
- 2022 – 115,121 miles
- 2021 – 112,105 miles
- 2020 – 111,800 miles
- 2019 – 106,447 miles
- 2017 – 96,125 miles
- 2016 – 81,624 miles
- 2015 – 74,513 miles
- 2014 – 73,705 miles
- 2013 – 70,622 miles
- 2012 – 68,829 miles
- 2011 – 65,093 miles
- 2010 – 57,937 miles
- 2009 – 53,254 miles
- 2008 – 48,863 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,902 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all - replaced by air suspension units
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,902 miles (+11,395)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,902 miles
- Test number
- 510020281751
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass142,507 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 142,507 miles
- Test number
- 182382092362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Fail142,507 miles (+13,908)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,507 miles
- Test number
- 742733569534
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Pass128,599 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,599 miles
- Test number
- 218720139494
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts removed
Fail128,599 miles (+13,478)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,599 miles
- Test number
- 302718204212
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats and seat belts removed
Pass115,121 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,121 miles
- Test number
- 793889552004
- AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all - replaced by air suspension units (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail115,098 miles (+2,993)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,098 miles
- Test number
- 678561728044
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all - replaced by air suspension units (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,105 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 112,105 miles
- Test number
- 233840072153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,800 miles (+5,353)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 111,800 miles
- Test number
- 186531150147
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass106,447 miles (+10,322)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,447 miles
- Test number
- 561458149308
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,125 miles (+14,501)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 96,125 miles
- Test number
- 635219771706
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryAll tyres stretched
Pass81,624 miles (+7,111)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,624 miles
- Test number
- 701968631267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,513 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 74,513 miles
- Test number
- 456764075660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,705 miles (+3,083)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 73,705 miles
- Test number
- 495894934207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES AS SOON AS POSS!!
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,622 miles (+1,793)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 70,622 miles
- Test number
- 847166323268
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,829 miles (+3,736)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,829 miles
- Test number
- 209819022290
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,093 miles (+7,156)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 65,093 miles
- Test number
- 325743921226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,937 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,937 miles
- Test number
- 483231720240
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass57,937 miles (+4,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,937 miles
- Test number
- 721041320213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,254 miles (+4,391)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 53,254 miles
- Test number
- 584702319298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 48,863 miles
- Test number
- 343027728468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 OTF
- Does L5 OTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 OTF expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OTF?
- The MOT on L5 OTF expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 OTF done?
- L5 OTF was recorded at 153,902 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2025, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
- Has L5 OTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OTF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 OTF 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 OTF find?
- L5 OTF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both.
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