Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
L5 XMPMOT history
L5 XMP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 100,378 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 XMP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 XMP was last recorded at 100,378 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,726 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,652 miles
- Average per year
- 5,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,378 miles
- 2025 – 95,726 miles
- 2024 – 92,689 miles
- 2023 – 89,418 miles
- 2022 – 87,113 miles
- 2021 – 84,017 miles
- 2020 – 81,786 miles
- 2019 – 78,319 miles
- 2018 – 73,405 miles
- 2017 – 62,269 miles
- 2016 – 51,229 miles
- 2015 – 46,865 miles
- 2014 – 42,504 miles
- 2013 – 38,197 miles
- 2012 – 31,664 miles
- 2011 – 24,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,378 miles
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Lower Body Damage / Dent No Sharp Edge .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,378 miles (+4,652)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 100,378 miles
- Test number
- 349511169753
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,726 miles (+22)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,726 miles
- Test number
- 435544393105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body Damage / Dent No Sharp Edge .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail95,704 miles (+3,015)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,704 miles
- Test number
- 942049724836
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body Damage / Dent No Sharp Edge .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass92,689 miles (+3,271)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 92,689 miles
- Test number
- 470761479148
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates warning on dash
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass89,418 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 89,418 miles
- Test number
- 964566319153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail89,417 miles (+2,304)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,417 miles
- Test number
- 312747662369
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass87,113 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 87,113 miles
- Test number
- 396588082124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,017 miles (+2,231)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 84,017 miles
- Test number
- 284765391845
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass81,786 miles (+3,467)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,786 miles
- Test number
- 522620044140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,319 miles (+4,914)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,319 miles
- Test number
- 669715689364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,405 miles (+11,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,405 miles
- Test number
- 661516605873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,269 miles (+99)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,269 miles
- Test number
- 979167625727
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySlight bind at offside rear wheel and brake disc shows signs of excessive heat
Fail62,170 miles (+10,941)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,170 miles
- Test number
- 324949976041
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySlight bind at offside rear wheel
Pass51,229 miles (+4,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,229 miles
- Test number
- 890583598698
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have light cracking on outer sidewalls
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/S side repeater dull due to water ingress into lens
Pass46,865 miles (+4,361)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 46,865 miles
- Test number
- 747546315084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,504 miles (+4,307)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,504 miles
- Test number
- 436607914057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,197 miles (+6,533)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,197 miles
- Test number
- 437404223070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,664 miles (+7,590)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 31,664 miles
- Test number
- 126083432487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,074 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 24,074 miles
- Test number
- 209476931056
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L5 XMP
- Does L5 XMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XMP is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 XMP?
- The MOT on L5 XMP is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 XMP done?
- L5 XMP was recorded at 100,378 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
- Has L5 XMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 XMP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 XMP 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 XMP find?
- L5 XMP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 3 more.
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