Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
R5 LXWMOT history
R5 LXW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 102,493 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R5 LXW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 9 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R5 LXW was last recorded at 102,493 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,586 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,907 miles
- Average per year
- 4,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,493 miles
- 2025 – 99,586 miles
- 2024 – 99,567 miles
- 2021 – 99,343 miles
- 2020 – 95,039 miles
- 2019 – 93,095 miles
- 2018 – 91,652 miles
- 2017 – 89,909 miles
- 2016 – 87,536 miles
- 2015 – 86,486 miles
- 2014 – 79,807 miles
- 2013 – 64,660 miles
- 2012 – 48,321 miles
- 2011 – 34,993 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,493 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 102,493 miles
- Test number
- 987145718060
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,493 miles (+2,907)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,493 miles
- Test number
- 814413446214
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,586 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 99,586 miles
- Test number
- 113387125751
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Large wiper scratches on out side zone "A"
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail99,567 miles (+224)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,567 miles
- Test number
- 667703648144
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Mean reading 2.17m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,343 miles (+4,304)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,343 miles
- Test number
- 321645399516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,039 miles (+1,944)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,039 miles
- Test number
- 963345900656
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass93,095 miles (+1,443)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,095 miles
- Test number
- 812217627732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,652 miles
- Test number
- 357823408956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,652 miles (+1,743)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,652 miles
- Test number
- 975803519931
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass89,909 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,909 miles
- Test number
- 251254735042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail89,909 miles (+2,373)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,909 miles
- Test number
- 111891835944
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,536 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,536 miles
- Test number
- 768151831464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,486 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,486 miles
- Test number
- 387410841611
- AdvisoryDPF light on.
Pass79,807 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 79,807 miles
- Test number
- 976748664207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,727 miles (+15,067)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,727 miles
- Test number
- 498346864275
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,660 miles (+16,339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 64,660 miles
- Test number
- 347751523203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,321 miles (+13,328)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 48,321 miles
- Test number
- 337466312296
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge
Pass34,993 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 34,993 miles
- Test number
- 848844801267
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about R5 LXW
- Does R5 LXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LXW is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R5 LXW?
- The MOT on R5 LXW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R5 LXW done?
- R5 LXW was recorded at 102,493 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
- Has R5 LXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R5 LXW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R5 LXW 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 R5 LXW find?
- R5 LXW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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