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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V5 ETBMOT history

V5 ETB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

V5 ETB green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,429 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ETB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ETB was last recorded at 120,429 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,057 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,429 miles
  • 2025 – 120,057 miles
  • 2024 – 119,866 miles
  • 2023 – 119,089 miles
  • 2022 – 117,759 miles
  • 2021 – 113,446 miles
  • 2020 – 112,691 miles
  • 2018 – 107,014 miles
  • 2017 – 100,060 miles
  • 2016 – 92,160 miles
  • 2015 – 84,458 miles
  • 2014 – 74,317 miles
  • 2013 – 67,591 miles
  • 2012 – 62,060 miles
  • 2011 – 56,598 miles
  • 2010 – 51,040 miles
  • 2009 – 45,455 miles
  • 2008 – 39,044 miles
  • 2007 – 33,653 miles
  • 2006 – 23,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,429 miles
    Test number
    218885061485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,429 miles (+372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,429 miles
    Test number
    524470305444
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,057 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    294444232244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass119,866 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    313946151856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,836 miles (+20)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    875421791493
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail119,816 miles (+727)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,816 miles
    Test number
    309220235413
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,089 miles (+1,330)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    602096273397
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass117,759 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,759 miles
    Test number
    881989037955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,446 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    333421175157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,691 miles (+5,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    161917634370
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp slightyly loose, advise change (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly distorted, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass107,014 miles (+6,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    737566896586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,060 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    868723725554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,160 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    114342062728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,458 miles (+10,141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    895061124493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    335811664481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,317 miles (+6,726)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    477801264274
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass67,591 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,591 miles
    Test number
    539138513215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,060 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,060 miles
    Test number
    896093422267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,598 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,598 miles
    Test number
    878388021283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,040 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,040 miles
    Test number
    361505220479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,455 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    722815329285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,044 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    951788828259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,653 miles (+9,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    544677227231
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass23,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    692720936295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 ETB

Does V5 ETB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ETB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 ETB?
The MOT on V5 ETB is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 ETB done?
V5 ETB was recorded at 120,429 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has V5 ETB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ETB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 ETB 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 ETB find?
V5 ETB passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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