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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

M5 PLMMOT history

M5 PLM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

M5 PLM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,065 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PLM was last recorded at 113,065 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,065 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,065 miles
  • 2025 – 109,431 miles
  • 2024 – 105,767 miles
  • 2023 – 102,524 miles
  • 2022 – 99,413 miles
  • 2021 – 96,370 miles
  • 2020 – 94,338 miles
  • 2019 – 91,824 miles
  • 2018 – 88,061 miles
  • 2017 – 84,010 miles
  • 2016 – 79,685 miles
  • 2015 – 75,558 miles
  • 2014 – 69,395 miles
  • 2013 – 63,103 miles
  • 2012 – 58,084 miles
  • 2011 – 52,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    778162129292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail113,065 miles (+3,634)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    127865068847
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    115065060806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail109,425 miles (+3,658)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    978461001664
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,767 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    636688867190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,524 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    556344654150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,413 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,413 miles
    Test number
    139379945314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,370 miles (+2,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,370 miles
    Test number
    773750257751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has splits on inner wall but no chords are exposed
  9. Pass94,338 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,338 miles
    Test number
    449904226640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,824 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,824 miles
    Test number
    464196983839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,061 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,061 miles
    Test number
    297927407443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,010 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    893630261431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,685 miles (+4,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,685 miles
    Test number
    648532562434
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake is binding on slightly
  14. Pass75,558 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    256042385449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,395 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    578312384106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,103 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    296963283442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,084 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,084 miles
    Test number
    379924482176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,528 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    108473391174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    888548141045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 PLM

Does M5 PLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 PLM is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 PLM?
The MOT on M5 PLM is valid until 11 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 PLM done?
M5 PLM was recorded at 113,065 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,106 miles a year.
Has M5 PLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PLM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 PLM 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 PLM find?
M5 PLM passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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