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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

M5 RXUMOT history

M5 RXU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.

M5 RXU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2024
Mileage
126,653 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RXU was last recorded at 126,653 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,047 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
5,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,653 miles
  • 2022 – 125,047 miles
  • 2020 – 120,217 miles
  • 2019 – 112,097 miles
  • 2018 – 109,061 miles
  • 2017 – 105,498 miles
  • 2016 – 102,594 miles
  • 2015 – 96,619 miles
  • 2014 – 91,040 miles
  • 2013 – 84,537 miles
  • 2012 – 78,370 miles
  • 2011 – 72,273 miles
  • 2010 – 66,501 miles
  • 2009 – 54,901 miles
  • 2008 – 41,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,653 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,653 miles (+1,606)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    236209166308
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,047 miles (+4,830)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,047 miles
    Test number
    114407064238
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,217 miles (+8,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,217 miles
    Test number
    577002391370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,097 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    694636365639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    404985837071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,061 miles (+3,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    387324554111
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass105,498 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    530575992137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,594 miles (+5,975)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    714461190166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,619 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    578254155185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail96,619 miles (+5,579)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    258764855473
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass91,040 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    346406154135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,537 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    288625953479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    298266162457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,364 miles (+6,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    265336262162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass72,273 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    569785771108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,501 miles (+11,600)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    220806390411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,901 miles (+13,359)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    114331919233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    843680128260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,532 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,532 miles
    Test number
    924380128203
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2.6mm

Questions about M5 RXU

Does M5 RXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RXU expired on 18 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RXU?
The MOT on M5 RXU expired on 18 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RXU done?
M5 RXU was recorded at 126,653 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 5,663 miles a year.
Has M5 RXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RXU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2018.
Has the mileage on M5 RXU 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 RXU find?
M5 RXU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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