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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

M5 PGHMOT history

M5 PGH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 153,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

M5 PGH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,570 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PGH was last recorded at 153,570 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 13,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,079 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,491 miles
Average per year
12,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,570 miles
  • 2025 – 140,079 miles
  • 2024 – 127,623 miles
  • 2023 – 114,905 miles
  • 2022 – 103,492 miles
  • 2021 – 91,156 miles
  • 2020 – 78,710 miles
  • 2019 – 66,393 miles
  • 2018 – 52,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,570 miles (+13,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,570 miles
    Test number
    112643007592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass140,079 miles (+12,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,079 miles
    Test number
    417027890752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,623 miles (+12,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,623 miles
    Test number
    220690628151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking and tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass114,905 miles (+11,413)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    588077377778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at nearside upper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass103,492 miles (+12,336)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    389780834097
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack at upper nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass91,156 miles (+12,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    239822218173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass78,710 miles (+12,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    552139321685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass66,393 miles (+13,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,393 miles
    Test number
    250960205100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass52,552 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    290594506329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,550 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    276766430173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about M5 PGH

Does M5 PGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 PGH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 PGH?
The MOT on M5 PGH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 PGH done?
M5 PGH was recorded at 153,570 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 12,287 miles a year.
Has M5 PGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PGH has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2018.
Has the mileage on M5 PGH 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 PGH find?
M5 PGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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