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Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

M5 LFLMOT history

M5 LFL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

M5 LFL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
59,258 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
15 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LFL was last recorded at 59,258 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,556 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,702 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,258 miles
  • 2025 – 53,556 miles
  • 2024 – 49,906 miles
  • 2023 – 43,044 miles
  • 2022 – 31,083 miles
  • 2021 – 27,537 miles
  • 2020 – 20,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,258 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,258 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    279640605009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    284426048514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,556 miles (+3,650)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    216061643702
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass49,906 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    506255539866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,044 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    957871155240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,083 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    802509579124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,537 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    214285820107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,402 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    250482044346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    317729954425
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear x 2
  10. Fail20,806 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    613392194602
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear x 2

Questions about M5 LFL

Does M5 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LFL is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LFL?
The MOT on M5 LFL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LFL done?
M5 LFL was recorded at 59,258 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has M5 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LFL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LFL 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 M5 LFL find?
M5 LFL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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