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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

V5 HLFMOT history

V5 HLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V5 HLF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,154 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HLF was last recorded at 115,154 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,544 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,610 miles
Average per year
6,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,154 miles
  • 2025 – 108,544 miles
  • 2024 – 101,705 miles
  • 2023 – 94,321 miles
  • 2022 – 86,016 miles
  • 2021 – 75,542 miles
  • 2020 – 65,134 miles
  • 2019 – 56,018 miles
  • 2018 – 45,972 miles
  • 2017 – 37,404 miles
  • 2016 – 35,575 miles
  • 2015 – 33,449 miles
  • 2014 – 31,180 miles
  • 2013 – 26,751 miles
  • 2012 – 22,022 miles
  • 2011 – 17,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,154 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion but not weakened

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.

  • Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,154 miles (+6,610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,154 miles
    Test number
    596562882766
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear general surface corrosion but not weakened

  2. Pass108,544 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    736915964570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail108,509 miles (+6,804)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    904673048667
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,705 miles (+7,384)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    967989305583
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  5. Pass94,321 miles (+8,305)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    732339895331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  6. Pass86,016 miles (+10,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,016 miles
    Test number
    475439538035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  7. Pass75,542 miles (+10,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    454811404249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  8. Pass65,134 miles (+9,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    726340601137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  9. Pass56,018 miles (+10,046)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    636975192747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly

  10. Pass45,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    937617291308
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  11. Fail45,972 miles (+8,568)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    763014373695
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  12. Pass37,404 miles (+1,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,404 miles
    Test number
    767958675277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  13. Pass35,575 miles (+2,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,575 miles
    Test number
    764714907755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's starting to perish

  14. Pass33,449 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,449 miles
    Test number
    346104485049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass31,180 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    338468974000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass26,751 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,751 miles
    Test number
    488045073098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,022 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,022 miles
    Test number
    826617772028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,158 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,158 miles
    Test number
    529631281098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,086 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,086 miles
    Test number
    666258071050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about V5 HLF

Does V5 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HLF is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HLF?
The MOT on V5 HLF 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 HLF done?
V5 HLF was recorded at 115,154 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,503 miles a year.
Has V5 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HLF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 HLF 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 HLF find?
V5 HLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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