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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

T5 VLWMOT history

T5 VLW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
121,423 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VLW was last recorded at 121,423 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,423 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,423 miles
  • 2021 – 115,342 miles
  • 2020 – 109,641 miles
  • 2019 – 103,989 miles
  • 2018 – 99,699 miles
  • 2017 – 93,235 miles
  • 2015 – 87,592 miles
  • 2014 – 81,587 miles
  • 2013 – 76,595 miles
  • 2012 – 71,086 miles
  • 2011 – 59,969 miles
  • 2010 – 45,610 miles
  • 2009 – 32,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,423 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,423 miles
    Test number
    466576851149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,423 miles (+6,081)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,423 miles
    Test number
    743546178023
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    548907560536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,342 miles (+5,701)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    953327794766
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,641 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    452740967299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,637 miles (+5,648)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    351510067596
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary bonnet catch (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass103,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    725716933308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,984 miles (+4,285)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    904443062208
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    143381162779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail99,699 miles (+6,464)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    531489991894
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass93,235 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    763773873900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,232 miles (+5,640)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,232 miles
    Test number
    361655622226
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sidelight inop

  13. Pass87,592 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    965039513135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,560 miles (+5,973)10 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,560 miles
    Test number
    195452603498
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass81,587 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,587 miles
    Test number
    627008084292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,595 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    528499483202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,585 miles (+5,499)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    936478383281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light

  18. Pass71,086 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,086 miles
    Test number
    808827572234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,082 miles (+11,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    485666972290
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass59,969 miles (+14,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    595709561290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass45,610 miles (+13,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    603730370209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    142597669261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VLW

Does T5 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 VLW expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 VLW?
The MOT on T5 VLW expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 VLW done?
T5 VLW was recorded at 121,423 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
Has T5 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VLW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 VLW 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 VLW find?
T5 VLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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