
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
T5 FHJMOT history
T5 FHJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 246,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 246,513 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 9,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FHJ was last recorded at 246,513 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 9,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 237,262 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,251 miles
- Average per year
- 9,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 246,513 miles
- 2024 – 237,262 miles
- 2023 – 236,372 miles
- 2021 – 235,251 miles
- 2020 – 230,516 miles
- 2019 – 214,887 miles
- 2018 – 201,297 miles
- 2017 – 192,279 miles
- 2016 – 177,335 miles
- 2015 – 163,966 miles
- 2014 – 161,355 miles
- 2013 – 159,608 miles
- 2012 – 142,470 miles
- 2011 – 130,871 miles
- 2010 – 114,887 miles
- 2009 – 97,928 miles
- 2008 – 82,446 miles
- 2007 – 66,619 miles
- 2006 – 56,680 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
34 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,513 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 246,513 miles
- Test number
- 349821655991
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail246,513 miles (+9,251)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,513 miles
- Test number
- 222417428860
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass237,262 miles (+890)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 237,262 miles
- Test number
- 938288899769
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and needs charging/replacing (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoost pipe slightly insecure
Pass236,372 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 236,372 miles
- Test number
- 880245558265
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoost intake pipes not secured
Fail236,372 miles (+4)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,372 miles
- Test number
- 569221063561
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoost intake pipes not secured
Fail236,368 miles (+1,117)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,368 miles
- Test number
- 691234172878
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Long crack (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass235,251 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 235,251 miles
- Test number
- 203025593078
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have sidewall damage
- AdvisoryCorners of front bumper loose
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Fail235,251 miles (+4,735)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,251 miles
- Test number
- 518561166225
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have sidewall damage
- AdvisoryCorners of front bumper loose
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
Pass230,516 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 230,516 miles
- Test number
- 953348688136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail230,515 miles (+15,628)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,515 miles
- Test number
- 523470463491
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing x1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass214,887 miles (+13,590)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 214,887 miles
- Test number
- 360885538521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers detatched (5.3.2 (b))
Pass201,297 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 201,297 miles
- Test number
- 115090540838
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Fail201,197 miles (+8,918)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,197 miles
- Test number
- 192676620146
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass192,279 miles (+14,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 192,279 miles
- Test number
- 516371547348
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper bent o n end
- AdvisoryRear o/s brake caliper not returning back to stop on parking brake
Pass177,335 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 177,335 miles
- Test number
- 667737058449
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside ide repeater lens missing
Fail177,319 miles (+13,353)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,319 miles
- Test number
- 493923871248
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside ide repeater lens missing
Pass163,966 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 163,966 miles
- Test number
- 284265114010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
- AdvisorySlight wear steering rack inner ball joints
Fail163,966 miles (+2,611)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,966 miles
- Test number
- 949658958164
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
- AdvisorySlight wear steering rack inner ball joints
Pass161,355 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 161,355 miles
- Test number
- 569000164218
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteSlight front brake imbalance
Fail161,355 miles (+1,747)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,355 miles
- Test number
- 848380364282
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteSlight front brake imbalance
Pass159,608 miles (+5,356)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 159,608 miles
- Test number
- 358514763226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,252 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,252 miles
- Test number
- 948413213159
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass154,252 miles (+11,782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 154,252 miles
- Test number
- 949313213182
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass142,470 miles (+11,599)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 142,470 miles
- Test number
- 348249612171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail130,871 miles3 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,871 miles
- Test number
- 247018811114
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil level very low over 1 litre added
- NoteService light on
Pass130,871 miles (+15,984)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 130,871 miles
- Test number
- 447698111160
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil level very low over 1 litre added
- NoteService light on
Pass114,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 114,887 miles
- Test number
- 311340620129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,885 miles (+16,957)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,885 miles
- Test number
- 742070920171
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,928 miles (+15,482)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 97,928 miles
- Test number
- 684724419180
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass82,446 miles (+15,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 82,446 miles
- Test number
- 872776018132
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 66,619 miles
- Test number
- 312172007126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,619 miles (+9,939)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,619 miles
- Test number
- 332322607149
- Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass56,680 miles (+217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,680 miles
- Test number
- 132991716188
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail56,463 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,463 miles
- Test number
- 582398106136
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre.
Questions about T5 FHJ
- Does T5 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FHJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FHJ?
- The MOT on T5 FHJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 FHJ done?
- T5 FHJ was recorded at 246,513 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 9,660 miles a year.
- Has T5 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FHJ has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 FHJ 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 T5 FHJ find?
- T5 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; coil spring corroded all; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration.
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