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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 EGRMOT history

V5 EGR is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V5 EGR beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,938 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EGR was last recorded at 78,938 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,383 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,555 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,938 miles
  • 2024 – 74,383 miles
  • 2023 – 71,560 miles
  • 2022 – 67,298 miles
  • 2021 – 64,086 miles
  • 2020 – 61,145 miles
  • 2019 – 57,383 miles
  • 2018 – 52,246 miles
  • 2017 – 50,649 miles
  • 2016 – 49,792 miles
  • 2015 – 48,087 miles
  • 2014 – 45,741 miles
  • 2013 – 41,692 miles
  • 2012 – 33,096 miles
  • 2011 – 29,022 miles
  • 2010 – 25,037 miles
  • 2009 – 20,321 miles
  • 2008 – 17,124 miles
  • 2007 – 13,930 miles
  • 2006 – 10,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryLift to both front top mounts
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slightly worn and debonding

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Catalytic convertor lower heatshield missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,938 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,938 miles
    Test number
    929077869524
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift to both front top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slightly worn and debonding

  2. Fail78,937 miles (+4,554)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    154823351439
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift to both front top mounts

  3. Pass74,383 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    817888096137
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve - corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic convertor lower heatshield missing

  4. Fail74,383 miles (+2,823)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    693645019829
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve - corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic convertor lower heatshield missing

  5. Pass71,560 miles (+4,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    972964126567
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic convertor lower heatshield missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,298 miles (+3,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    948116517406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall oil and transmission oil leaks

  7. Pass64,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    360755767909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,086 miles (+2,941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    506324667715
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,145 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    156312952891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass57,383 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    864570454652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    327461023334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,246 miles (+1,597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    712862505868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass50,649 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    611317629383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,792 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    641662776971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,687 miles (+1,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    269781176825
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass48,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    615951975963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,084 miles (+2,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    725354234810
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass45,741 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,741 miles
    Test number
    115406214398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass41,692 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,692 miles
    Test number
    608996633301
    • NoteGear oil leak ( drive shaft oil seal n/s/f)
    • NoteSome damage to front bumper

  20. Fail41,688 miles (+8,592)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,688 miles
    Test number
    678426333321
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteGear oil leak ( drive shaft oil seal n/s/f)
    • NoteSome damage to front bumper

  21. Pass33,096 miles (+4,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    235019822457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,022 miles (+3,985)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,022 miles
    Test number
    379095141168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight wear on n/s/f tyre edges
    • NoteSlight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

  23. Pass25,037 miles (+4,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,037 miles
    Test number
    224158540108
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  24. Pass20,321 miles (+3,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,321 miles
    Test number
    352165139155
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight wear inside edge

  25. Pass17,124 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    421421258133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,930 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,930 miles
    Test number
    291031857437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,045 miles
    Test number
    183382646195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 EGR

Does V5 EGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EGR is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 EGR?
The MOT on V5 EGR is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EGR done?
V5 EGR was recorded at 78,938 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has V5 EGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EGR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 EGR 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 EGR find?
V5 EGR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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