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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T5 VRGMOT history

T5 VRG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,709 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VRG was last recorded at 91,709 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,563 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,146 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,709 miles
  • 2025 – 88,563 miles
  • 2024 – 85,484 miles
  • 2023 – 82,578 miles
  • 2021 – 80,265 miles
  • 2020 – 77,560 miles
  • 2019 – 75,937 miles
  • 2018 – 74,351 miles
  • 2017 – 71,451 miles
  • 2016 – 67,608 miles
  • 2015 – 62,836 miles
  • 2014 – 56,992 miles
  • 2012 – 46,693 miles
  • 2011 – 38,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    839175029721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,709 miles (+3,146)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,709 miles
    Test number
    881145059812
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,563 miles (+3,079)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    962314952979
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,484 miles (+2,906)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    880040954053
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    318787497383
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,578 miles (+2,313)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    621486193927
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Inner Clip missing from the C V Boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    286879651329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail80,265 miles (+1,756)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    396494451166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass78,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    524235360598
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe bracket broken cable tied to leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail78,509 miles (+949)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    596213103277
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clips broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe bracket broken cable tied to leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end boot starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass77,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    487367121278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail77,560 miles (+1,623)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    958924296819
    • MajorFront Coil spring insecure both not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass75,937 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    433644923680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Fail75,897 miles (+1,546)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    580665841751
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass74,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    824444365396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,351 miles (+2,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    997425091244
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass71,451 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    230483895097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,442 miles (+3,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    605019251090
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass67,608 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    633017838852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,836 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,836 miles
    Test number
    599335115043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,992 miles (+10,299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    557883724038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,693 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    426775712177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    238226011166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 VRG

Does T5 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VRG is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VRG?
The MOT on T5 VRG is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VRG done?
T5 VRG was recorded at 91,709 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has T5 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VRG 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 VRG find?
T5 VRG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear outer integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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