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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L5 UKMMOT history

L5 UKM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L5 UKM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,981 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UKM was last recorded at 136,981 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,521 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
5,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,981 miles
  • 2024 – 134,521 miles
  • 2023 – 133,262 miles
  • 2022 – 132,395 miles
  • 2021 – 129,710 miles
  • 2019 – 127,287 miles
  • 2018 – 125,054 miles
  • 2015 – 117,584 miles
  • 2014 – 109,609 miles
  • 2013 – 102,187 miles
  • 2012 – 95,852 miles
  • 2011 – 90,367 miles
  • 2010 – 82,099 miles
  • 2009 – 71,683 miles
  • 2008 – 61,307 miles
  • 2007 – 49,884 miles
  • 2006 – 44,533 miles
  • 2005 – 35,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,981 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Rod End Dust Cover Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Stretched tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,981 miles (+2,460)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,981 miles
    Test number
    818579843175
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track Rod End Dust Cover Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,521 miles (+1,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,521 miles
    Test number
    368110204999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass133,262 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    541250346644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Pass132,395 miles (+2,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,395 miles
    Test number
    302142173245
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill slight corrosion

  5. Pass129,710 miles (+2,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,710 miles
    Test number
    553984391421
    • AdvisoryCar very low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStretched tyres

  6. Pass127,287 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,287 miles
    Test number
    221043940801
    • AdvisoryCar very low making inspection harder
    • AdvisoryFront subframe around suspension arms weak
    • AdvisoryStretched tyres

  7. Fail127,267 miles (+2,213)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    540488408654
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres worn beyond legal limits on inner edges
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass125,054 miles (+7,470)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    149987023212
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are slightly smearing the windscreen
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge *Dangerous* (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    884522510245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail117,584 miles (+7,975)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    288375982006
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass109,609 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    637144724398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,436 miles (+7,249)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    927829914324
    • DangerousRear tyres have been over streached, may require a wider tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,187 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,187 miles
    Test number
    376225603341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTyres appear small for wheel rim

  14. Fail102,185 miles (+6,333)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,185 miles
    Test number
    815285203376
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTwo nails in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTyres appear small for wheel rim

  15. Pass95,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    306100612386
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail95,852 miles (+5,485)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,852 miles
    Test number
    618270812339
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass90,367 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    475279311469
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  18. Fail90,367 miles (+8,268)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    147918111399
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  19. Pass82,099 miles (+10,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    892546320380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass71,683 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    861097759387
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail71,632 miles (+10,325)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    562216159371
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass61,307 miles (+11,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    203768758392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,884 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    742027717322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass44,533 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    682296636361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    610418305343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UKM

Does L5 UKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UKM is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 UKM?
The MOT on L5 UKM is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 UKM done?
L5 UKM was recorded at 136,981 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
Has L5 UKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UKM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 UKM 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 UKM find?
L5 UKM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover perished; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm joint; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section, and 1 more.

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