Volkswagen Golf
Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 JGKMOT history
V5 JGK is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,437 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 JGK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 JGK was last recorded at 161,437 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,437 miles · 26 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,437 miles
- 2025 – 160,759 miles
- 2024 – 158,833 miles
- 2023 – 150,310 miles
- 2022 – 144,854 miles
- 2021 – 139,242 miles
- 2020 – 134,672 miles
- 2019 – 123,271 miles
- 2018 – 112,434 miles
- 2017 – 105,550 miles
- 2016 – 97,384 miles
- 2015 – 93,531 miles
- 2014 – 86,567 miles
- 2013 – 74,387 miles
- 2012 – 69,915 miles
- 2011 – 64,819 miles
- 2010 – 57,403 miles
- 2009 – 48,808 miles
- 2008 – 44,483 miles
- 2007 – 33,103 miles
- 2006 – 22,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,437 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear no reverse lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but all seated okayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Suspension has been lowered putting bushes and joint under stress
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,437 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,437 miles
- Test number
- 170529088318
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear no reverse lights
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but all seated okay
Fail161,437 miles (+678)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,437 miles
- Test number
- 202398288497
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear no reverse lights
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but all seated okay
Pass160,759 miles (+1,926)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 160,759 miles
- Test number
- 244829303313
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but all seated ok
Pass158,833 miles (+8,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 158,833 miles
- Test number
- 582235514717
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted but all seated correctly
Pass150,310 miles (+5,456)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,310 miles
- Test number
- 600865773930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered putting bushes and joints under load
Pass144,854 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 144,854 miles
- Test number
- 123602605454
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered putting bushes and joint under stress
Fail144,825 miles (+5,583)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,825 miles
- Test number
- 705356215316
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered putting bushes and joint under stress
Pass139,242 miles (+4,570)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 139,242 miles
- Test number
- 782751344409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,672 miles (+11,401)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 134,672 miles
- Test number
- 780838869087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,271 miles (+10,837)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,271 miles
- Test number
- 916658258464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,434 miles (+6,884)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,434 miles
- Test number
- 777373052401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,550 miles (+8,166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 105,550 miles
- Test number
- 334802326119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,384 miles (+3,853)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,384 miles
- Test number
- 339424869952
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass93,531 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,531 miles
- Test number
- 399340225063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,567 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,567 miles
- Test number
- 276333214089
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass86,567 miles (+12,180)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 86,567 miles
- Test number
- 295993614024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,387 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 74,387 miles
- Test number
- 607886013072
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhauts mount broken but exhaust still adequatly supported
- NoteFront exhaust heat shield fixing broken but still secure
Fail74,387 miles (+4,472)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,387 miles
- Test number
- 127186013045
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhauts mount broken but exhaust still adequatly supported
- NoteEngine warning light on
- NoteFront exhaust heat shield fixing broken but still secure
Pass69,915 miles (+5,096)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,915 miles
- Test number
- 385770622055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass64,819 miles (+7,416)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 64,819 miles
- Test number
- 437300321074
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass57,403 miles (+8,595)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 522254710011
- Note2 X FRONT TYRES WORN 3.0 MM
- NoteOIL LEAK
Pass48,808 miles (+4,325)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,808 miles
- Test number
- 240814819049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,483 miles (+11,380)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,483 miles
- Test number
- 732183338112
- NoteOil leak
Pass33,103 miles (+10,446)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,103 miles
- Test number
- 863644027105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 22,657 miles
- Test number
- 124198836149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 JGK
- Does V5 JGK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JGK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 JGK?
- The MOT on V5 JGK is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 JGK done?
- V5 JGK was recorded at 161,437 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
- Has V5 JGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 JGK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 JGK 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 JGK find?
- V5 JGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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