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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

V5 GRNMOT history

V5 GRN is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

V5 GRN white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,864 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GRN was last recorded at 85,864 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 5,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,017 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,847 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,864 miles
  • 2024 – 80,017 miles
  • 2023 – 73,273 miles
  • 2022 – 65,725 miles
  • 2021 – 61,168 miles
  • 2020 – 57,906 miles
  • 2019 – 53,894 miles
  • 2018 – 46,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,864 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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,864 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    601084021976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,017 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    346107137181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,273 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    140968004776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,725 miles
    Test number
    470794214525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,723 miles (+4,555)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    322165141618
    • DangerousCentral Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass61,168 miles (+3,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    227909215050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,906 miles (+4,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    166247304993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass53,894 miles (+7,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    193946711018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass46,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    888996860730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about V5 GRN

Does V5 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GRN is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 GRN?
The MOT on V5 GRN is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 GRN done?
V5 GRN was recorded at 85,864 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has V5 GRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GRN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 GRN 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 GRN find?
V5 GRN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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