Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 3,189 cc
T5 GAOMOT history
T5 GAO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 113,220 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 GAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,189 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 GAO was last recorded at 113,220 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,163 miles · 5 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,057 miles
- Average per year
- 4,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,220 miles
- 2025 – 111,163 miles
- 2024 – 108,134 miles
- 2021 – 93,992 miles
- 2020 – 93,046 miles
- 2019 – 92,193 miles
- 2018 – 90,324 miles
- 2017 – 86,693 miles
- 2016 – 85,310 miles
- 2015 – 78,989 miles
- 2014 – 72,038 miles
- 2013 – 66,152 miles
- 2012 – 59,574 miles
- 2011 – 47,237 miles
- 2010 – 38,356 miles
- 2009 – 34,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,220 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 113,220 miles
- Test number
- 564114057586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,220 miles (+2,057)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,220 miles
- Test number
- 584424971699
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,163 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 111,163 miles
- Test number
- 204057978776
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,134 miles (+14,142)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 108,134 miles
- Test number
- 738745429591
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,992 miles (+946)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 93,992 miles
- Test number
- 544960999458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,046 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,046 miles
- Test number
- 682073474070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,193 miles (+1,869)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,193 miles
- Test number
- 607587040784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,324 miles (+3,631)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 90,324 miles
- Test number
- 247747891096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 86,693 miles
- Test number
- 584681188715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,693 miles (+1,383)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,693 miles
- Test number
- 857801043787
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass85,310 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,310 miles
- Test number
- 975722629463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,267 miles (+6,278)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,267 miles
- Test number
- 451466743509
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,989 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 78,989 miles
- Test number
- 291349486899
- AdvisoryAdvise both front tyre wear inner edge
Pass72,038 miles (+5,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,038 miles
- Test number
- 777242014316
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,152 miles (+6,578)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 66,152 miles
- Test number
- 807773813383
- NoteFront tyres warn inner edges
Pass59,574 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,574 miles
- Test number
- 549055722388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,451 miles (+12,214)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,451 miles
- Test number
- 376981432461
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,237 miles (+8,881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,237 miles
- Test number
- 298952551288
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass38,356 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,356 miles
- Test number
- 892683350259
- 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)
Pass34,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 34,216 miles
- Test number
- 742981839296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,216 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,216 miles
- Test number
- 801675429257
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 GAO
- Does T5 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GAO is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 GAO?
- The MOT on T5 GAO is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 GAO done?
- T5 GAO was recorded at 113,220 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
- Has T5 GAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 GAO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 GAO 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 GAO find?
- T5 GAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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