
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc
V5 BCNMOT history
V5 BCN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 88,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 88,343 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 10 Nov 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BCN was last recorded at 88,343 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 11,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,001 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,342 miles
- Average per year
- 10,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,343 miles
- 2024 – 77,001 miles
- 2023 – 65,035 miles
- 2022 – 52,398 miles
- 2021 – 42,102 miles
- 2020 – 34,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 5 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,343 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 642785918992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail88,343 miles (+11,342)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 314275431958
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2. worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,001 miles (+11,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,001 miles
- Test number
- 497919469297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,035 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 65,035 miles
- Test number
- 453600194453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail65,035 miles (+12,637)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,035 miles
- Test number
- 645739212546
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,398 miles (+10,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 52,398 miles
- Test number
- 678195754361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,102 miles (+8,101)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 42,102 miles
- Test number
- 547280616081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,001 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 34,001 miles
- Test number
- 902884284733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,986 miles2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,986 miles
- Test number
- 640958819426
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Questions about V5 BCN
- Does V5 BCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BCN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BCN?
- The MOT on V5 BCN is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 BCN done?
- V5 BCN was recorded at 88,343 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,873 miles a year.
- Has V5 BCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BCN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V5 BCN 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 BCN find?
- V5 BCN passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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