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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

M5 WAJMOT history

M5 WAJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 121,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

M5 WAJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,429 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WAJ was last recorded at 121,429 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 15,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,835 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,594 miles
Average per year
10,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,429 miles
  • 2025 – 105,835 miles
  • 2024 – 98,084 miles
  • 2023 – 88,904 miles
  • 2022 – 78,322 miles
  • 2021 – 66,695 miles
  • 2020 – 64,709 miles
  • 2019 – 57,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,429 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,429 miles (+15,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    280332462316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    634946519968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail105,835 miles (+7,751)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    714700089031
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass98,084 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    199330367391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,904 miles (+10,582)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    637237279501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,322 miles (+11,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    789552790622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,695 miles (+1,986)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    977830804932
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass64,709 miles (+7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    978140793211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass57,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    440317544527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WAJ

Does M5 WAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WAJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WAJ?
The MOT on M5 WAJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WAJ done?
M5 WAJ was recorded at 121,429 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,173 miles a year.
Has M5 WAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WAJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 WAJ 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 WAJ find?
M5 WAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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