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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V5 GBOMOT history

V5 GBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V5 GBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,105 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GBO was last recorded at 116,105 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,104 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,105 miles
  • 2025 – 110,664 miles
  • 2024 – 102,630 miles
  • 2023 – 99,970 miles
  • 2022 – 94,747 miles
  • 2021 – 92,280 miles
  • 2020 – 83,749 miles
  • 2019 – 83,396 miles
  • 2018 – 82,616 miles
  • 2017 – 79,683 miles
  • 2016 – 75,548 miles
  • 2015 – 72,210 miles
  • 2014 – 69,254 miles
  • 2013 – 66,255 miles
  • 2012 – 63,438 miles
  • 2011 – 60,349 miles
  • 2010 – 57,427 miles
  • 2009 – 53,446 miles
  • 2008 – 49,667 miles
  • 2007 – 47,223 miles
  • 2006 – 41,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,105 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, exhaust been welded,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,105 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,105 miles
    Test number
    901822026305
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, exhaust been welded,

  2. Fail116,104 miles (+5,440)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,104 miles
    Test number
    665316421855
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, exhaust been welded,

  3. Pass110,664 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,664 miles
    Test number
    950862857019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail110,660 miles (+8,030)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    469691980970
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass102,630 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,630 miles
    Test number
    440615902669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Fail102,603 miles (+2,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    193502957223
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  7. Pass99,970 miles (+5,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    897789555056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Pass94,747 miles (+2,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    102686874022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  9. Pass92,280 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    165860344830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    297659204365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,749 miles (+353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    683389550560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass83,396 miles (+780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    83,396 miles
    Test number
    722545993682
    • AdvisoryFront & centre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn & corroded slight binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2.7mm

  13. Pass82,616 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,616 miles
    Test number
    405695720718
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGE OF VEHICLE

  14. Pass79,683 miles (+4,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    383697855224
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong advise (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind, compared with other side.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind, compared with other side.

  15. Pass75,548 miles (+3,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    256958272918
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass72,210 miles (+2,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,210 miles
    Test number
    746521135178
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass69,254 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    679682934158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,255 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    946614933102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,438 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    116571732171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,349 miles (+2,922)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    149289221158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

  21. Pass57,427 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    264567930105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail57,387 miles (+3,941)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    853055520173
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,446 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    284807829491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,667 miles2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    760080448122
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge, suspect tracking problem

  25. Pass49,667 miles (+2,444)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    920190148107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge, suspect tracking problem

  26. Pass47,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    242085227114
    • NoteNearside,offside rear axle bushes deteriated but no excess play

  27. Fail47,223 miles (+5,505)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    473195727197
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside,offside rear axle bushes deteriated but no excess play

  28. Pass41,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,718 miles
    Test number
    570589026158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GBO

Does V5 GBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GBO is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 GBO?
The MOT on V5 GBO is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 GBO done?
V5 GBO was recorded at 116,105 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
Has V5 GBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GBO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 GBO 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 GBO find?
V5 GBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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