Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
M5 LHFMOT history
M5 LHF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 219,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 219,226 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,794 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LHF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LHF was last recorded at 219,226 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 17,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,407 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,819 miles
- Average per year
- 15,794 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,226 miles
- 2025 – 201,407 miles
- 2024 – 184,010 miles
- 2023 – 168,685 miles
- 2022 – 157,532 miles
- 2021 – 147,175 miles
- 2020 – 135,398 miles
- 2019 – 122,917 miles
- 2018 – 107,428 miles
- 2017 – 89,766 miles
- 2016 – 74,261 miles
- 2015 – 52,914 miles
- 2014 – 30,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,226 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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicle underbody covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Shockabsorber cover loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Emissions too clean to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,226 miles (+17,819)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 219,226 miles
- Test number
- 764085910107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,407 miles (+95)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 201,407 miles
- Test number
- 566305034947
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody covered in underseal
Fail201,312 miles (+17,302)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,312 miles
- Test number
- 448198669906
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody covered in underseal
Pass184,010 miles (+15,325)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 184,010 miles
- Test number
- 332188425622
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass168,685 miles (+11,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,685 miles
- Test number
- 730141752558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass157,532 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,532 miles
- Test number
- 340081754576
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail157,531 miles (+10,356)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,531 miles
- Test number
- 688126397138
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front & nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass147,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 147,175 miles
- Test number
- 381520746736
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shockabsorber cover loose
Fail147,175 miles (+11,777)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,175 miles
- Test number
- 984787138148
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Binding on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Binding on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shockabsorber cover loose
Pass135,398 miles (+12,481)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,398 miles
- Test number
- 111152719916
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,917 miles (+15,489)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,917 miles
- Test number
- 112462921923
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass107,428 miles (+17,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 107,428 miles
- Test number
- 907495742285
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass89,766 miles (+15,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,766 miles
- Test number
- 479135977949
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
Pass74,261 miles (+21,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 74,261 miles
- Test number
- 813335667244
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
Pass52,914 miles (+22,701)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 52,914 miles
- Test number
- 446995327148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 30,213 miles
- Test number
- 227331284204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,213 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,213 miles
- Test number
- 859069274239
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about M5 LHF
- Does M5 LHF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LHF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LHF?
- The MOT on M5 LHF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 LHF done?
- M5 LHF was recorded at 219,226 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 15,794 miles a year.
- Has M5 LHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LHF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 LHF 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 LHF find?
- M5 LHF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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