Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
V5 BWWMOT history
V5 BWW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 201,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 201,988 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BWW was last recorded at 201,988 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 201,694 miles · 13 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 294 miles
- Average per year
- 6,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,988 miles
- 2024 – 201,694 miles
- 2023 – 193,726 miles
- 2022 – 180,508 miles
- 2021 – 162,693 miles
- 2020 – 150,381 miles
- 2019 – 149,895 miles
- 2018 – 146,383 miles
- 2017 – 143,095 miles
- 2016 – 138,651 miles
- 2015 – 131,369 miles
- 2014 – 125,296 miles
- 2013 – 118,849 miles
- 2011 – 113,326 miles
- 2010 – 105,926 miles
- 2008 – 98,803 miles
- 2007 – 86,086 miles
- 2006 – 71,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,988 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 201,988 miles
- Test number
- 216392091652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,694 miles (+7,968)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 201,694 miles
- Test number
- 110876214778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,726 miles (+13,218)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 193,726 miles
- Test number
- 785568698246
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass180,508 miles (+17,815)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 180,508 miles
- Test number
- 721869016002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,693 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 162,693 miles
- Test number
- 393163336478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,519 miles (+12,138)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,519 miles
- Test number
- 362160514167
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass150,381 miles (+486)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 150,381 miles
- Test number
- 415043661093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,895 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,895 miles
- Test number
- 836968354211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,383 miles (+3,288)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 146,383 miles
- Test number
- 723692926901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,095 miles (+4,444)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 143,095 miles
- Test number
- 241524868875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,651 miles (+7,282)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 138,651 miles
- Test number
- 193182337551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,369 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 131,369 miles
- Test number
- 238814055156
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine light
Fail131,369 miles (+6,073)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,369 miles
- Test number
- 507374755191
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine light
Pass125,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,296 miles
- Test number
- 149850954153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,296 miles (+6,447)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,296 miles
- Test number
- 726970454141
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,849 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 118,849 miles
- Test number
- 226929543101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,326 miles (+7,400)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 113,326 miles
- Test number
- 305840531119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,926 miles (+7,123)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 105,926 miles
- Test number
- 693991930128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 98,803 miles
- Test number
- 501129798112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,803 miles (+12,717)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,803 miles
- Test number
- 430769398151
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass86,086 miles (+14,641)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 86,086 miles
- Test number
- 864146017210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 71,445 miles
- Test number
- 520936216206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 BWW
- Does V5 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BWW is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BWW?
- The MOT on V5 BWW is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 BWW done?
- V5 BWW was recorded at 201,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
- Has V5 BWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BWW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on V5 BWW 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 BWW find?
- V5 BWW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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