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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

V5 DJXMOT history

V5 DJX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

V5 DJX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,667 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DJX was last recorded at 120,667 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2020: 78,764 miles, lower than 97,964 miles on 23 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,667 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,667 miles
  • 2025 – 115,061 miles
  • 2024 – 110,803 miles
  • 2023 – 106,349 miles
  • 2021 – 105,294 miles
  • 2020 – 78,764 miles
  • 2018 – 87,916 miles
  • 2017 – 81,407 miles
  • 2016 – 79,469 miles
  • 2015 – 77,149 miles
  • 2014 – 73,994 miles
  • 2013 – 70,959 miles
  • 2012 – 66,976 miles
  • 2011 – 62,077 miles
  • 2010 – 57,852 miles
  • 2009 – 53,338 miles
  • 2008 – 48,192 miles
  • 2007 – 42,803 miles
  • 2006 – 28,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,667 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    980147821055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,667 miles (+5,606)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,667 miles
    Test number
    756315845080
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass115,061 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,061 miles
    Test number
    900623098155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  4. Fail114,793 miles (+3,990)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,793 miles
    Test number
    698178762718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Pass110,803 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,803 miles
    Test number
    560070570978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,699 miles (+4,350)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,699 miles
    Test number
    120945663149
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    472866642920
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  8. Fail106,349 miles (+1,055)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    556448191155
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  9. Pass105,294 miles (+26,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,294 miles
    Test number
    453961976316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,764 miles (-19,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    963889586015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,964 miles (+10,048)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,964 miles
    Test number
    979136872875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most main bottom bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,916 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,916 miles
    Test number
    937887141929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,879 miles (+6,472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    612026035256
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,407 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,407 miles
    Test number
    308093331619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,469 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    481350347171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    867334695135
    • NoteFront wiperblades splitting

  17. Fail77,135 miles (+3,141)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    457874195194
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wiperblades splitting

  18. Pass73,994 miles (+3,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    217275594178
    • NoteSlight unbonding on nsf wishbone bush

  19. Pass70,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    529639993168
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail70,959 miles (+3,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,959 miles
    Test number
    975769293164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    197758882131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail66,976 miles (+4,899)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    927738882198
    • Repaired at testFront Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass62,077 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    696988681188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,852 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    212250190426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,338 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    252228899124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,192 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    334269198104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,803 miles (+14,330)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    910193117288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    582433026087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 DJX

Does V5 DJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DJX is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DJX?
The MOT on V5 DJX is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DJX done?
V5 DJX was recorded at 120,667 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has V5 DJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DJX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 DJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 DJX find?
V5 DJX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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