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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V5 KEDMOT history

V5 KED is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

V5 KED grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
159,188 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KED was last recorded at 159,188 miles on 12 May 2026, 10,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,636 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,552 miles
Average per year
7,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,188 miles
  • 2025 – 148,636 miles
  • 2024 – 139,284 miles
  • 2023 – 133,992 miles
  • 2022 – 129,866 miles
  • 2021 – 124,972 miles
  • 2020 – 120,498 miles
  • 2019 – 114,741 miles
  • 2018 – 107,980 miles
  • 2017 – 100,824 miles
  • 2016 – 92,968 miles
  • 2014 – 72,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,188 miles (+10,552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,188 miles
    Test number
    856654228673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items

  2. Pass148,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,636 miles
    Test number
    851553654657
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  3. Fail148,636 miles (+9,352)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,636 miles
    Test number
    439801065453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  4. Pass139,284 miles (+5,292)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,284 miles
    Test number
    204107307923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,992 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,992 miles
    Test number
    275211086387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass129,866 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,866 miles
    Test number
    448039153759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass124,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    623112735534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,972 miles (+4,474)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    858992872282
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,498 miles (+5,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,498 miles
    Test number
    412987837605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,741 miles (+6,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,741 miles
    Test number
    904058189622
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,980 miles (+7,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,980 miles
    Test number
    394666913959
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre joint corroded

  12. Pass100,824 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    875795482357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,968 miles (+20,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    283795432005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass72,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    925640674225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KED

Does V5 KED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KED is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KED?
The MOT on V5 KED is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KED done?
V5 KED was recorded at 159,188 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,486 miles a year.
Has V5 KED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KED has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 KED 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 KED find?
V5 KED passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, and 5 more.

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