Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
M5 VXYMOT history
M5 VXY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,855 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VXY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VXY was last recorded at 164,855 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,834 miles · 20 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 10,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,855 miles
- 2025 – 152,014 miles
- 2024 – 139,189 miles
- 2023 – 127,452 miles
- 2022 – 114,599 miles
- 2021 – 102,699 miles
- 2020 – 86,387 miles
- 2019 – 80,612 miles
- 2018 – 71,264 miles
- 2017 – 63,994 miles
- 2016 – 60,884 miles
- 2015 – 53,198 miles
- 2014 – 42,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,855 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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.
Unable to assess some areas due to covers
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Emissions too low to read
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
N/s/f shock absorber leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,855 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,855 miles
- Test number
- 733440177204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,834 miles (+12,820)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,834 miles
- Test number
- 325676859335
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,014 miles (+12,825)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 152,014 miles
- Test number
- 140109370580
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,189 miles (+11,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 139,189 miles
- Test number
- 301347360351
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,452 miles (+217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 127,452 miles
- Test number
- 160769380505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,235 miles (+12,636)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,235 miles
- Test number
- 350441430558
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,599 miles (+11,900)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 114,599 miles
- Test number
- 227843532969
- AdvisoryLower body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,699 miles (+199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,699 miles
- Test number
- 105187835774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Fail102,500 miles (+16,113)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,500 miles
- Test number
- 258364214144
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/detaching/leaking @ shaft clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Pass86,387 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 86,387 miles
- Test number
- 838038378017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to read
- AdvisorySlight oil leak evident
Pass80,612 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 80,612 miles
- Test number
- 927043295768
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to read
- AdvisoryFront + rear pads wear
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Fail80,612 miles (+9,348)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,612 miles
- Test number
- 266148699683
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to read
- AdvisoryFront + rear pads wear
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Pass71,264 miles (+7,270)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 71,264 miles
- Test number
- 114791515024
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber leaking
- AdvisoryRear no plate discoloured,front insecure
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Pass63,994 miles (+3,110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 63,994 miles
- Test number
- 900524381590
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tread wear/perished
- AdvisoryUnable to assess some areas due to covers
Pass60,884 miles (+7,686)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,884 miles
- Test number
- 994849179390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,198 miles (+10,337)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 53,198 miles
- Test number
- 957044095100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,861 miles (+2,400)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 42,861 miles
- Test number
- 176430394168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 40,461 miles
- Test number
- 629963914182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 VXY
- Does M5 VXY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VXY is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VXY?
- The MOT on M5 VXY is valid until 12 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 VXY done?
- M5 VXY was recorded at 164,855 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
- Has M5 VXY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VXY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 VXY 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 VXY find?
- M5 VXY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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