Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc
T5 LBAMOT history
T5 LBA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 108,893 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LBA was last recorded at 108,893 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,357 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,536 miles
- Average per year
- 8,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,893 miles
- 2024 – 102,357 miles
- 2023 – 96,639 miles
- 2022 – 89,802 miles
- 2021 – 82,511 miles
- 2020 – 73,632 miles
- 2019 – 67,051 miles
- 2018 – 56,239 miles
- 2017 – 45,616 miles
- 2016 – 34,702 miles
- 2015 – 20,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,893 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Coil spring weak.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,893 miles (+6,536)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 108,893 miles
- Test number
- 702649933582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,357 miles (+5,718)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 102,357 miles
- Test number
- 789506375596
- AdvisoryCheck brake wear warning lamp on!
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt DOG CAGE!
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring weak.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake effort poor.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,639 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 367893411532
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring weak.
Fail96,636 miles (+6,834)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,636 miles
- Test number
- 831266807551
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring weak.
Pass89,802 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,802 miles
- Test number
- 491721342768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,802 miles (+7,291)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,802 miles
- Test number
- 932882691518
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,511 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 82,511 miles
- Test number
- 192744521667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,499 miles (+8,867)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,499 miles
- Test number
- 787315884492
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,632 miles (+6,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,632 miles
- Test number
- 133045483571
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
Pass67,051 miles (+979)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,051 miles
- Test number
- 404857404514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,072 miles (+9,833)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,072 miles
- Test number
- 120709658123
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement Calliper arm seized (1.1.15 (e))
Pass56,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 56,239 miles
- Test number
- 798970911685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,239 miles (+10,623)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,239 miles
- Test number
- 722966719821
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,616 miles (+10,914)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 45,616 miles
- Test number
- 699055582634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,702 miles (+14,152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 34,702 miles
- Test number
- 625727967227
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight damage to side wall
Pass20,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 20,550 miles
- Test number
- 663777093075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 LBA
- Does T5 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LBA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LBA?
- The MOT on T5 LBA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 LBA done?
- T5 LBA was recorded at 108,893 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,831 miles a year.
- Has T5 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LBA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 LBA 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 LBA find?
- T5 LBA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 4 more.
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