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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

M5 LKVMOT history

M5 LKV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

M5 LKV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
92,056 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LKV was last recorded at 92,056 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,024 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
5,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,056 miles
  • 2021 – 87,748 miles
  • 2019 – 80,813 miles
  • 2017 – 75,848 miles
  • 2016 – 70,451 miles
  • 2015 – 66,061 miles
  • 2014 – 61,420 miles
  • 2013 – 56,414 miles
  • 2012 – 47,577 miles
  • 2011 – 40,310 miles
  • 2010 – 32,114 miles
  • 2009 – 26,696 miles
  • 2008 – 20,387 miles
  • 2007 – 15,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front road wheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O\s\f wheel slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,056 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,056 miles
    Test number
    464461006696
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,051 miles (+27)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    555206958018
    • MajorEmissions not tested eml light is on causing high emissions levels (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight misty (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail92,024 miles (+4,276)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    107985672694
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,748 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,748 miles
    Test number
    189771158238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,745 miles (+6,932)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    758903363538
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass80,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,813 miles
    Test number
    203298727882
    • AdvisoryO\s\f wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre cracking

  7. Fail80,813 miles (+4,965)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,813 miles
    Test number
    760472494001
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO\s\f wheel slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre cracking

  8. Pass75,848 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,848 miles
    Test number
    600892414022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  9. Fail75,837 miles (+5,386)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,837 miles
    Test number
    151328688255
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding

  10. Pass70,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    303019382670
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses starting to get defused lenses

  11. Fail70,451 miles (+4,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    894447441083
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses starting to get defused lenses

  12. Pass66,061 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    275451900700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,420 miles
    Test number
    175231244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,419 miles (+5,005)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    415001744235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,414 miles (+8,837)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    198754253374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes

  16. Pass47,577 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,577 miles
    Test number
    555280442348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,310 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    469232541464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,114 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    240687130377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,696 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    972868539399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,387 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,387 miles
    Test number
    380150648384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,154 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,154 miles
    Test number
    873831047351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,153 miles
    Test number
    302404107355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LKV

Does M5 LKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 LKV expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 LKV?
The MOT on M5 LKV expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 LKV done?
M5 LKV was recorded at 92,056 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
Has M5 LKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LKV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 LKV 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 LKV find?
M5 LKV passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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