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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

PMO 5MOT history

PMO 5 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 147,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

PMO 5 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,262 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMO 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMO 5 was last recorded at 147,262 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 4,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,163 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,099 miles
Average per year
6,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,262 miles
  • 2025 – 143,163 miles
  • 2024 – 138,400 miles
  • 2023 – 130,439 miles
  • 2022 – 128,989 miles
  • 2021 – 124,384 miles
  • 2019 – 123,717 miles
  • 2018 – 113,899 miles
  • 2017 – 106,498 miles
  • 2016 – 102,413 miles
  • 2015 – 87,041 miles
  • 2014 – 71,020 miles
  • 2013 – 59,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,262 miles (+4,099)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,262 miles
    Test number
    852651343030
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass143,163 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    745212873708
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,163 miles (+4,763)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    977456305628
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,400 miles
    Test number
    498528390677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Fail138,400 miles (+7,961)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,400 miles
    Test number
    936295738033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  6. Pass130,439 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,439 miles
    Test number
    214037220483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,989 miles (+4,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,989 miles
    Test number
    601551363055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,384 miles (+667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,384 miles
    Test number
    612095683879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass123,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    506616478362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,717 miles (+68)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,717 miles
    Test number
    647438076324
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and at one point worn to the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose because of that (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail123,649 miles (+9,750)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    262073896315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,899 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    384824914193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail113,883 miles (+7,385)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,883 miles
    Test number
    228193222483
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass106,498 miles (+4,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    725157133895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,413 miles (+15,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,413 miles
    Test number
    766265143611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass87,041 miles (+16,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    539509795066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,020 miles (+11,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,020 miles
    Test number
    426892294039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,066 miles
    Test number
    845990303188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PMO 5

What vehicle is registration PMO 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMO 5 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PMO 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMO 5 is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on PMO 5?
The MOT on PMO 5 is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMO 5 done?
PMO 5 was recorded at 147,262 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,525 miles a year.
Has PMO 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMO 5 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on PMO 5 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 PMO 5 find?
PMO 5 passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 6 more.

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