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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,300 cc

V5 ECTMOT history

V5 ECT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

V5 ECT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,295 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ECT was last recorded at 152,295 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,941 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,354 miles
Average per year
3,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,295 miles
  • 2024 – 147,941 miles
  • 2023 – 140,146 miles
  • 2018 – 136,175 miles
  • 2017 – 131,060 miles
  • 2016 – 125,956 miles
  • 2015 – 117,246 miles
  • 2014 – 104,472 miles
  • 2011 – 101,903 miles
  • 2010 – 100,180 miles
  • 2008 – 92,321 miles
  • 2007 – 85,043 miles
  • 2006 – 80,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,295 miles (+4,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,295 miles
    Test number
    250680561621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass147,941 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    796082317951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,146 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,146 miles
    Test number
    272315541435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,175 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    451975399745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,060 miles
    Test number
    772650019953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low
  6. Fail131,060 miles (+5,104)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,060 miles
    Test number
    982982259709
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low
  7. Pass125,956 miles (+8,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,956 miles
    Test number
    730735163126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,246 miles (+12,774)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,246 miles
    Test number
    129034165102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,472 miles (+2,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    477030364118
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
  10. Pass101,903 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    229095121225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,180 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,180 miles
    Test number
    450275900226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,321 miles (+7,278)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    381513858417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  13. Pass85,043 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    870977567150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    420406306254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V5 ECT

Does V5 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ECT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 ECT?
The MOT on V5 ECT is valid until 26 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 ECT done?
V5 ECT was recorded at 152,295 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,665 miles a year.
Has V5 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ECT has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on V5 ECT 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 ECT find?
V5 ECT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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