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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 HJWMOT history

V5 HJW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

V5 HJW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2024
Mileage
149,789 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HJW was last recorded at 149,789 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,027 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,789 miles
  • 2022 – 148,027 miles
  • 2021 – 145,946 miles
  • 2020 – 143,940 miles
  • 2019 – 140,763 miles
  • 2018 – 133,951 miles
  • 2017 – 125,245 miles
  • 2016 – 116,253 miles
  • 2015 – 106,086 miles
  • 2014 – 100,091 miles
  • 2013 – 96,630 miles
  • 2012 – 91,245 miles
  • 2011 – 85,076 miles
  • 2010 – 78,911 miles
  • 2009 – 71,969 miles
  • 2008 – 64,105 miles
  • 2007 – 53,171 miles
  • 2006 – 39,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEML light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,789 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    424541974985
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,789 miles (+1,762)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    794254010369
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,027 miles (+2,081)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    206146390382
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,946 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    229587176197
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,930 miles (+1,990)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,930 miles
    Test number
    404437529327
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,940 miles
    Test number
    776588099430
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail143,938 miles (+3,175)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,938 miles
    Test number
    735564002239
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,763 miles
    Test number
    880378052771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,761 miles (+6,810)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,761 miles
    Test number
    286067784149
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,951 miles (+8,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    802652162639
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass125,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    447449663618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder no cord or ply showing.

  12. Fail125,245 miles (+8,992)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    931897526156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder no cord or ply showing.

  13. Pass116,253 miles (+10,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    800256463101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass106,086 miles (+5,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    566676005126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    135394404157
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail100,091 miles (+3,461)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,091 miles
    Test number
    519784704191
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass96,630 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    465096403144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,629 miles (+5,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    235275903127
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass91,245 miles (+6,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    429228902145
    • NoteRear brakes holding on

  20. Pass85,076 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    245503201428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,911 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    151837500149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,969 miles (+7,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    232386509149
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,105 miles (+10,934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    242461508121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,171 miles (+13,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    950113607107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    214354406115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HJW

Does V5 HJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 HJW expired on 9 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 HJW?
The MOT on V5 HJW expired on 9 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 HJW done?
V5 HJW was recorded at 149,789 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has V5 HJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HJW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 HJW 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 HJW find?
V5 HJW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust box corroded; central exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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