
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
M5 LVKMOT history
M5 LVK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,445 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 103,445 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LVK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LVK was last recorded at 103,445 miles on 19 May 2026, 14,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,175 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,270 miles
- Average per year
- 7,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,445 miles
- 2025 – 89,175 miles
- 2024 – 78,675 miles
- 2023 – 71,627 miles
- 2022 – 62,326 miles
- 2021 – 51,942 miles
- 2020 – 46,872 miles
- 2019 – 42,042 miles
- 2018 – 36,153 miles
- 2017 – 31,145 miles
- 2016 – 26,477 miles
- 2015 – 21,640 miles
- 2014 – 17,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,445 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 103,445 miles
- Test number
- 156672615227
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,441 miles (+14,266)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,441 miles
- Test number
- 494077797813
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,175 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,175 miles
- Test number
- 377455571118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,175 miles (+10,500)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,175 miles
- Test number
- 510170913708
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,675 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 78,675 miles
- Test number
- 105558312204
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,675 miles (+7,048)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,675 miles
- Test number
- 719403823548
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,627 miles (+9,301)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 71,627 miles
- Test number
- 520672507895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,326 miles (+10,384)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,326 miles
- Test number
- 677284958484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,942 miles (+5,070)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 51,942 miles
- Test number
- 323429088601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,872 miles (+4,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 46,872 miles
- Test number
- 408141957717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass42,042 miles (+5,889)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 42,042 miles
- Test number
- 399224904141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,153 miles (+5,008)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,153 miles
- Test number
- 160216120966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking and small cut in tread
Pass31,145 miles (+4,668)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 31,145 miles
- Test number
- 953420024737
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking
- AdvisoryClean lean burn engine
Pass26,477 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 26,477 miles
- Test number
- 802681097825
- AdvisoryTread starting to crack on both rear tyres
Pass21,640 miles (+4,065)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 21,640 miles
- Test number
- 398970205177
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres are cracking
Pass17,575 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 17,575 miles
- Test number
- 669688194085
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about M5 LVK
- Does M5 LVK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LVK is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LVK?
- The MOT on M5 LVK is valid until 18 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 LVK done?
- M5 LVK was recorded at 103,445 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,090 miles a year.
- Has M5 LVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LVK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 LVK 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 LVK find?
- M5 LVK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive.
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