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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc

V5 CANMOT history

V5 CAN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 62,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

V5 CAN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,455 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 CAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 CAN was last recorded at 62,455 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 6,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,905 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,550 miles
Average per year
6,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,455 miles
  • 2025 – 55,905 miles
  • 2024 – 48,311 miles
  • 2023 – 41,669 miles
  • 2022 – 33,153 miles
  • 2021 – 29,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 24 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,455 miles (+6,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    656308544560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass55,905 miles (+7,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,905 miles
    Test number
    102836922937
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass48,311 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    398944345832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,669 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    369957955398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,153 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    274920892845
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass29,560 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    388059338122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,558 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    450638859705
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V5 CAN

Does V5 CAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 CAN is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 CAN?
The MOT on V5 CAN is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 CAN done?
V5 CAN was recorded at 62,455 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
Has V5 CAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 CAN has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 CAN 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 CAN find?
V5 CAN passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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