Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
V5 KOLMOT history
V5 KOL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 133,196 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 KOL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 KOL was last recorded at 133,196 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 133,134 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 7,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,196 miles
- 2025 – 126,977 miles
- 2024 – 126,977 miles
- 2022 – 125,088 miles
- 2021 – 114,957 miles
- 2020 – 105,406 miles
- 2019 – 95,519 miles
- 2018 – 83,010 miles
- 2017 – 77,718 miles
- 2016 – 62,752 miles
- 2015 – 46,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,196 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring mount noisy but no play
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,196 miles (+62)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 133,196 miles
- Test number
- 660065892455
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring mount noisy but no play
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail133,134 miles (+6,157)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,134 miles
- Test number
- 354606920836
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,977 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 126,977 miles
- Test number
- 570262485658
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight sponginess on brake pedal
Fail126,977 miles (+1,889)6 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,977 miles
- Test number
- 587586605251
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass125,088 miles (+10,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,088 miles
- Test number
- 513670508645
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,957 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,957 miles
- Test number
- 921216148868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,957 miles (+9,551)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,957 miles
- Test number
- 139016247852
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,406 miles (+9,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,406 miles
- Test number
- 659200682170
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,519 miles
- Test number
- 530141302506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,519 miles (+12,509)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,519 miles
- Test number
- 365471621421
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,010 miles (+1,413)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 83,010 miles
- Test number
- 473414177899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,597 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,597 miles
- Test number
- 284275435972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,718 miles (+3,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,718 miles
- Test number
- 496236474256
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,591 miles (+11,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 74,591 miles
- Test number
- 660970545013
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass62,752 miles (+15,898)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 62,752 miles
- Test number
- 155535051459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,854 miles (+42)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 46,854 miles
- Test number
- 268871745075
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail46,812 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,812 miles
- Test number
- 205487735043
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V5 KOL
- Does V5 KOL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KOL is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 KOL?
- The MOT on V5 KOL is valid until 12 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 KOL done?
- V5 KOL was recorded at 133,196 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
- Has V5 KOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 KOL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 KOL 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 KOL find?
- V5 KOL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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