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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

M5 MWSMOT history

M5 MWS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

M5 MWS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,886 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MWS was last recorded at 127,886 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 17,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,812 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,074 miles
Average per year
10,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,886 miles
  • 2025 – 110,812 miles
  • 2024 – 95,778 miles
  • 2023 – 94,809 miles
  • 2022 – 82,743 miles
  • 2021 – 71,286 miles
  • 2020 – 59,844 miles
  • 2019 – 39,646 miles
  • 2018 – 30,360 miles
  • 2017 – 27,251 miles
  • 2016 – 24,712 miles
  • 2015 – 21,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,886 miles (+17,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,886 miles
    Test number
    822290130513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    683322001359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail110,812 miles (+15,034)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    392548444003
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass95,778 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    784812369482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,809 miles (+12,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,809 miles
    Test number
    680448603016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass82,743 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    107994217941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,286 miles (+11,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,286 miles
    Test number
    478202584987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass59,844 miles (+20,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,844 miles
    Test number
    500652443454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,646 miles (+9,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    548735221333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,360 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    380161848894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,251 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,251 miles
    Test number
    691980812468
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre`s are cracking on the sidewalls
  12. Pass24,712 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    792633313511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    838326175151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MWS

Does M5 MWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MWS is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MWS?
The MOT on M5 MWS is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MWS done?
M5 MWS was recorded at 127,886 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 10,023 miles a year.
Has M5 MWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MWS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 MWS 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 MWS find?
M5 MWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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