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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V5 BANMOT history

V5 BAN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

V5 BAN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
146,271 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BAN was last recorded at 146,271 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 1,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,608 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,663 miles
Average per year
2,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,271 miles
  • 2023 – 144,608 miles
  • 2022 – 143,544 miles
  • 2021 – 142,704 miles
  • 2020 – 142,600 miles
  • 2019 – 142,298 miles
  • 2018 – 141,952 miles
  • 2016 – 139,688 miles
  • 2015 – 137,281 miles
  • 2014 – 133,527 miles
  • 2013 – 129,276 miles
  • 2012 – 125,555 miles
  • 2011 – 120,643 miles
  • 2010 – 117,723 miles
  • 2009 – 113,788 miles
  • 2008 – 110,679 miles
  • 2007 – 105,870 miles
  • 2006 – 99,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,271 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,271 miles (+1,663)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,271 miles
    Test number
    339937692113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass144,608 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,608 miles
    Test number
    940398726611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,544 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,544 miles
    Test number
    903665781685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,704 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,704 miles
    Test number
    282855025894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,600 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,600 miles
    Test number
    770354713313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,298 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,298 miles
    Test number
    280008555571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    420141188227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,891 miles (+2,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,891 miles
    Test number
    714034476037
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass139,688 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,688 miles
    Test number
    689803848538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail139,664 miles (+2,383)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,664 miles
    Test number
    435921844121
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass137,281 miles (+3,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,281 miles
    Test number
    259854296499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm tread and starting to wear out of shape strong advise to change (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants
  12. Pass133,527 miles (+4,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,527 miles
    Test number
    478568904487
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass129,276 miles (+3,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,276 miles
    Test number
    646555503362
    • NoteExhaust cat heat shield loose.
  14. Pass125,555 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    879856402362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,643 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,643 miles
    Test number
    298061401353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass117,723 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,723 miles
    Test number
    881462890293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,708 miles (+3,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,708 miles
    Test number
    362618480417
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass113,788 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,788 miles
    Test number
    703987599243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,679 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    254613008368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,870 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    481474007333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    322530406353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,885 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    921520006379
    • FailureNearside Inner Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 BAN

Does V5 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 BAN expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 BAN?
The MOT on V5 BAN expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 BAN done?
V5 BAN was recorded at 146,271 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 2,579 miles a year.
Has V5 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BAN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 BAN 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 V5 BAN find?
V5 BAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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