Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
L5 UKAMOT history
L5 UKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 120,715 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 UKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 UKA was last recorded at 120,715 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,712 miles · 24 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,715 miles
- 2024 – 117,930 miles
- 2023 – 113,010 miles
- 2022 – 108,038 miles
- 2021 – 99,504 miles
- 2020 – 88,667 miles
- 2019 – 82,530 miles
- 2018 – 80,680 miles
- 2017 – 71,794 miles
- 2016 – 67,085 miles
- 2015 – 59,263 miles
- 2013 – 53,301 miles
- 2012 – 43,868 miles
- 2011 – 31,044 miles
- 2010 – 25,211 miles
- 2009 – 21,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,715 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,715 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 120,715 miles
- Test number
- 291948237504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,712 miles (+2,782)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,712 miles
- Test number
- 937281849465
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass117,930 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 117,930 miles
- Test number
- 843729362518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,930 miles (+4,920)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,930 miles
- Test number
- 273502413676
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 113,010 miles
- Test number
- 845233761920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,010 miles (+4,972)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,010 miles
- Test number
- 605978028560
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,038 miles (+8,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 108,038 miles
- Test number
- 514801036448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,504 miles (+10,837)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 99,504 miles
- Test number
- 335184897499
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r/ wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 88,667 miles
- Test number
- 984375316882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,667 miles (+6,137)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,667 miles
- Test number
- 924215387661
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass82,530 miles (+1,850)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,530 miles
- Test number
- 970192109783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,680 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,680 miles
- Test number
- 649030613460
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Fail80,663 miles (+8,869)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,663 miles
- Test number
- 825185166053
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass71,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,794 miles
- Test number
- 707202638717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,794 miles (+4,709)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,794 miles
- Test number
- 706100756213
- Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Pass67,085 miles (+7,822)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,085 miles
- Test number
- 787901791937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,263 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 59,263 miles
- Test number
- 846069505069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,301 miles
- Test number
- 567530383277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,301 miles (+9,433)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,301 miles
- Test number
- 309188373460
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,868 miles
- Test number
- 998179632338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,868 miles (+12,824)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,868 miles
- Test number
- 416029632474
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass31,044 miles (+1,624)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 31,044 miles
- Test number
- 549783751324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,420 miles (+4,209)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 29,420 miles
- Test number
- 728376411155
- NoteBoth side Front Brake Discs pitted on inner face
Pass25,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,211 miles
- Test number
- 430294810140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,211 miles (+4,003)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,211 miles
- Test number
- 381663910128
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass21,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 21,208 miles
- Test number
- 413053039178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 UKA
- Does L5 UKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UKA is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 UKA?
- The MOT on L5 UKA is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 UKA done?
- L5 UKA was recorded at 120,715 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
- Has L5 UKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 UKA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 UKA 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 UKA find?
- L5 UKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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