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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T5 FVBMOT history

T5 FVB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 177,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,432 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FVB was last recorded at 177,432 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 3,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,612 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,820 miles
Average per year
12,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,432 miles
  • 2025 – 173,612 miles
  • 2024 – 158,911 miles
  • 2023 – 142,659 miles
  • 2022 – 130,235 miles
  • 2021 – 113,521 miles
  • 2019 – 83,649 miles
  • 2018 – 71,441 miles
  • 2017 – 58,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,432 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside rear tyre inner sidewall has numerous cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,432 miles (+3,820)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,432 miles
    Test number
    498496815028
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass173,612 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,612 miles
    Test number
    890682291887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail173,361 miles (+14,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,361 miles
    Test number
    973183666522
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass158,911 miles (+16,252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,911 miles
    Test number
    325770429038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,659 miles
    Test number
    762093758568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail142,659 miles (+12,424)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,659 miles
    Test number
    251470789445
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass130,235 miles (+210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,235 miles
    Test number
    130843900813
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall has numerous cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  8. Fail130,025 miles (+16,504)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,025 miles
    Test number
    637525484583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner sidewall has numerous cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  9. Pass113,521 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    730491595364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,041 miles (+24,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    220510752121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass83,649 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    818871070369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,441 miles (+12,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,441 miles
    Test number
    826171888740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,874 miles
    Test number
    111796861141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 FVB

Does T5 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FVB is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FVB?
The MOT on T5 FVB is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FVB done?
T5 FVB was recorded at 177,432 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 12,640 miles a year.
Has T5 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FVB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 FVB 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 FVB find?
T5 FVB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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