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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L5 SJVMOT history

L5 SJV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

L5 SJV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,259 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SJV was last recorded at 161,259 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,225 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,259 miles
  • 2023 – 158,601 miles
  • 2022 – 152,891 miles
  • 2021 – 147,883 miles
  • 2020 – 137,493 miles
  • 2019 – 128,719 miles
  • 2018 – 123,607 miles
  • 2017 – 118,621 miles
  • 2016 – 113,899 miles
  • 2014 – 101,728 miles
  • 2013 – 92,450 miles
  • 2012 – 88,304 miles
  • 2011 – 83,802 miles
  • 2010 – 73,787 miles
  • 2009 – 68,035 miles
  • 2008 – 50,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,259 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,259 miles (+34)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,259 miles
    Test number
    292153402125
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,225 miles (+195)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,225 miles
    Test number
    414131220158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,030 miles (+2,429)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,030 miles
    Test number
    291723161505
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits EXHAUST CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySTEERING RACK NOISY

  4. Pass158,601 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,601 miles
    Test number
    598444948111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,891 miles (+5,008)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,891 miles
    Test number
    365400523725
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass147,883 miles (+10,390)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    147,883 miles
    Test number
    149072061826
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass137,493 miles (+8,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,493 miles
    Test number
    479666290368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,719 miles
    Test number
    348894998259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail128,719 miles (+5,112)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,719 miles
    Test number
    927444238539
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass123,607 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,607 miles
    Test number
    374305151724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    963321802428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,611 miles (+4,712)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    861600145173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass113,899 miles (+12,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    785076765344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,728 miles (+9,278)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,728 miles
    Test number
    669358904385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside registration plate lamp light output reduced

  15. Pass92,450 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    385068773449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,304 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    305237092445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,802 miles (+10,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    718963571292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,787 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    244379850277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,035 miles (+17,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    821234179272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass50,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,229 miles
    Test number
    654996178207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SJV

Does L5 SJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 SJV expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 SJV?
The MOT on L5 SJV expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 SJV done?
L5 SJV was recorded at 161,259 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 6,574 miles a year.
Has L5 SJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SJV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 SJV 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 SJV find?
L5 SJV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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