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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,200 cc

V5 KFGMOT history

V5 KFG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V5 KFG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,478 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KFG was last recorded at 168,478 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 8,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,580 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,898 miles
Average per year
6,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,478 miles
  • 2025 – 159,580 miles
  • 2024 – 152,009 miles
  • 2023 – 146,088 miles
  • 2021 – 142,356 miles
  • 2020 – 136,129 miles
  • 2019 – 124,680 miles
  • 2018 – 121,702 miles
  • 2017 – 118,914 miles
  • 2016 – 113,805 miles
  • 2015 – 106,863 miles
  • 2014 – 94,073 miles
  • 2013 – 81,651 miles
  • 2012 – 76,384 miles
  • 2011 – 66,762 miles
  • 2010 – 62,186 miles
  • 2009 – 58,229 miles
  • 2008 – 50,199 miles
  • 2007 – 45,651 miles
  • 2006 – 42,660 miles
  • 2005 – 34,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,478 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,478 miles (+8,898)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,478 miles
    Test number
    443715565824
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,580 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,580 miles
    Test number
    181639384681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    778880534084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,009 miles (+5,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,009 miles
    Test number
    969052500132
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass146,088 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,088 miles
    Test number
    950825523304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,356 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,356 miles
    Test number
    939763537190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,129 miles (+11,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,129 miles
    Test number
    895828343118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside surface corrosion

  8. Pass124,680 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    567458652567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,702 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    400372226837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,914 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    211593821699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,805 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    932275714428
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail113,803 miles (+6,940)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    651547858649
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass106,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,863 miles
    Test number
    286667983128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,862 miles (+12,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    536676430291
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,073 miles (+12,422)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,073 miles
    Test number
    319538554232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,651 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    787333343245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    299608142250
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail76,384 miles (+9,622)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,384 miles
    Test number
    416588042202
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass66,762 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    308636711258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,760 miles (+4,574)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    727105211206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,186 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    300922820444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass58,229 miles (+8,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    343428919443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,199 miles (+4,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    202638018213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass45,651 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    691299127288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,660 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    543378146364
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre wall. Wiper blades a bit smeary on screen.

  26. Pass42,660 miles (+7,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    971168946313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre wall. Wiper blades a bit smeary on screen.

  27. Pass34,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    124474055369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,879 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    784353055352
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V5 KFG

Does V5 KFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KFG is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KFG?
The MOT on V5 KFG is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KFG done?
V5 KFG was recorded at 168,478 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,618 miles a year.
Has V5 KFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KFG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 KFG 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 KFG find?
V5 KFG passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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