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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V5 GOLMOT history

V5 GOL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V5 GOL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,086 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GOL was last recorded at 158,086 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,084 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,086 miles
  • 2024 – 153,420 miles
  • 2023 – 145,745 miles
  • 2022 – 136,750 miles
  • 2021 – 126,726 miles
  • 2019 – 118,634 miles
  • 2018 – 109,572 miles
  • 2017 – 101,398 miles
  • 2016 – 91,596 miles
  • 2015 – 79,692 miles
  • 2014 – 70,746 miles
  • 2013 – 64,916 miles
  • 2012 – 56,081 miles
  • 2011 – 48,284 miles
  • 2010 – 37,881 miles
  • 2009 – 31,338 miles
  • 2008 – 26,111 miles
  • 2007 – 20,644 miles
  • 2005 – 17,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,086 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,086 miles
    Test number
    818754957460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,084 miles (+4,664)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    709473546845
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass153,420 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    856573495466
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,420 miles (+7,675)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    786995287430
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,745 miles (+87)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,745 miles
    Test number
    481440519295
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail145,658 miles (+8,908)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,658 miles
    Test number
    628413623254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass136,750 miles (+183)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,750 miles
    Test number
    271603472187
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail136,567 miles (+9,841)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,567 miles
    Test number
    272782884631
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass126,726 miles (+8,092)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    254240016471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass118,634 miles (+9,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    640735822131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass109,572 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    495187209827
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  12. Fail109,354 miles (+7,956)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,354 miles
    Test number
    331509669859
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  13. Pass101,398 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,398 miles
    Test number
    293378808565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,159 miles (+9,563)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    591554129304
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes (2.5.A.1a)

  15. Pass91,596 miles (+11,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,596 miles
    Test number
    717649000718
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished in the tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,692 miles (+8,946)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    335704105217
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Pass70,746 miles (+5,830)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    866042384142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass64,916 miles (+8,835)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    899707803298
    • AdvisoryInner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass56,081 miles (+7,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    327093912248
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,284 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    479431901220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,268 miles (+10,387)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    179680801220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking slightly on edges of tread

  22. Pass37,881 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    181532910208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,338 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,338 miles
    Test number
    714596009142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,111 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,111 miles
    Test number
    811110178048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,644 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    204748367087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    700939375285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GOL

Does V5 GOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GOL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 GOL?
The MOT on V5 GOL is valid until 16 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 GOL done?
V5 GOL was recorded at 158,086 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,854 miles a year.
Has V5 GOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GOL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 GOL 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 GOL find?
V5 GOL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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