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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 DUHMOT history

V5 DUH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V5 DUH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,936 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 DUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 DUH was last recorded at 159,936 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,836 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,100 miles
Average per year
6,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,936 miles
  • 2023 – 156,836 miles
  • 2022 – 151,957 miles
  • 2021 – 146,430 miles
  • 2020 – 143,990 miles
  • 2019 – 138,162 miles
  • 2018 – 132,237 miles
  • 2017 – 125,715 miles
  • 2016 – 119,008 miles
  • 2015 – 111,562 miles
  • 2014 – 103,909 miles
  • 2012 – 94,659 miles
  • 2011 – 91,914 miles
  • 2010 – 84,178 miles
  • 2009 – 70,833 miles
  • 2008 – 51,669 miles
  • 2007 – 38,208 miles
  • 2006 – 28,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,936 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,936 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    796511667714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,836 miles (+4,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    677438812893
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,957 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,957 miles
    Test number
    733156698084
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  4. Pass146,430 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,430 miles
    Test number
    256326373256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,990 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,990 miles
    Test number
    556962596742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,162 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    473386547153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,237 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,237 miles
    Test number
    941184438576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass125,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    204346186820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,715 miles (+6,707)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    480886452913
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  10. Pass119,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,008 miles
    Test number
    709553450451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight play
  11. Fail119,008 miles (+7,446)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,008 miles
    Test number
    884967611798
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack end has slight play
  12. Pass111,562 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    996518335117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    196524114177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,909 miles (+9,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    789103114129
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass94,659 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,659 miles
    Test number
    278188282125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,914 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    338935501399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,178 miles (+13,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    843478170271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,833 miles (+19,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,833 miles
    Test number
    572815379278
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail51,669 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    170837178284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass51,669 miles (+13,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    364547378227
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass38,208 miles (+9,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    382224067239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass28,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    163225376292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 DUH

Does V5 DUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DUH is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 DUH?
The MOT on V5 DUH is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 DUH done?
V5 DUH was recorded at 159,936 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,782 miles a year.
Has V5 DUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 DUH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2017.
Has the mileage on V5 DUH 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 DUH find?
V5 DUH passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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