Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 FCDMOT history
V5 FCD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 100,821 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 FCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 FCD was last recorded at 100,821 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2009: 61,044 miles, lower than 68,703 miles on 21 Nov 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 98,667 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,154 miles
- Average per year
- 2,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,821 miles
- 2025 – 98,667 miles
- 2024 – 96,673 miles
- 2023 – 94,780 miles
- 2022 – 92,860 miles
- 2021 – 90,741 miles
- 2020 – 88,861 miles
- 2019 – 85,602 miles
- 2018 – 83,444 miles
- 2017 – 81,885 miles
- 2016 – 80,791 miles
- 2015 – 78,267 miles
- 2014 – 74,507 miles
- 2013 – 71,489 miles
- 2012 – 68,713 miles
- 2011 – 66,925 miles
- 2009 – 61,044 miles
- 2007 – 68,703 miles
- 2006 – 48,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,821 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,821 miles (+2,154)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 100,821 miles
- Test number
- 841054513126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,667 miles (+1,994)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,667 miles
- Test number
- 531426740408
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass96,673 miles (+1,893)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 96,673 miles
- Test number
- 402324203374
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH SIDES LENSE CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass94,780 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,780 miles
- Test number
- 512991118964
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSES CRACKED ON BOTH LAMPS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass92,860 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,860 miles
- Test number
- 308280905863
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH SIDES LENSES DAMAGED/CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail92,858 miles (+2,117)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,858 miles
- Test number
- 730041169423
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH SIDES LENSES DAMAGED/CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass90,741 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,741 miles
- Test number
- 865102092263
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,741 miles (+1,880)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,741 miles
- Test number
- 609622098602
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,861 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,861 miles
- Test number
- 592563069849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,859 miles (+3,257)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,859 miles
- Test number
- 103883669310
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,602 miles (+2,158)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 85,602 miles
- Test number
- 729913766343
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse lights on when in neutral position ?
Pass83,444 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,444 miles
- Test number
- 359608954975
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box bracket broke still secure
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly damp
Fail83,417 miles (+1,532)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,417 miles
- Test number
- 633335570452
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass81,885 miles (+1,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 81,885 miles
- Test number
- 655323698414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass80,791 miles (+2,524)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,791 miles
- Test number
- 397708209630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,267 miles (+3,760)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,267 miles
- Test number
- 837850895027
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear light lens damaged
- NoteWishbone bushes split
Pass74,507 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 74,507 miles
- Test number
- 617099724023
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail74,507 miles (+3,018)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,507 miles
- Test number
- 499769324085
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,489 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 71,489 miles
- Test number
- 175648133059
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer faces
- NoteTracking
Fail71,489 miles (+2,776)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,489 miles
- Test number
- 909468033066
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer faces
- NoteTracking
Pass68,713 miles (+1,788)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,713 miles
- Test number
- 169520642069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,925 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 66,925 miles
- Test number
- 218099331099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,044 miles (-7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 61,044 miles
- Test number
- 123603839283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,703 miles (+20,077)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 68,703 miles
- Test number
- 333585927391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 48,626 miles
- Test number
- 121296666175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 FCD
- Does V5 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FCD is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 FCD?
- The MOT on V5 FCD is valid until 3 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 FCD done?
- V5 FCD was recorded at 100,821 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
- Has V5 FCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 FCD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on V5 FCD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V5 FCD find?
- V5 FCD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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