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White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

V5 GFTMOT history

V5 GFT is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V5 GFT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,701 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GFT was last recorded at 86,701 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,698 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,701 miles
  • 2025 – 73,752 miles
  • 2024 – 64,825 miles
  • 2023 – 57,806 miles
  • 2022 – 51,452 miles
  • 2021 – 45,581 miles
  • 2020 – 38,265 miles
  • 2019 – 33,236 miles
  • 2018 – 26,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,701 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,701 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    305077543846
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail86,698 miles (+12,946)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    686650493878
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,752 miles (+8,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    580721732355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass64,825 miles (+7,019)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    154646948029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  5. Pass57,806 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    669401405898
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail57,801 miles (+6,349)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    608174205704
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass51,452 miles (+5,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    451348968338
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass45,581 miles (+7,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    314502664320
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass38,265 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    712902248395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,236 miles (+6,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    455991586105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass26,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    277669609624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GFT

Does V5 GFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GFT is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 GFT?
The MOT on V5 GFT is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 GFT done?
V5 GFT was recorded at 86,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,521 miles a year.
Has V5 GFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GFT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 GFT 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 GFT find?
V5 GFT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathered on the inner edge, and 3 more.

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