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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

V5 LDJMOT history

V5 LDJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

V5 LDJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
158,194 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LDJ was last recorded at 158,194 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 3,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2013: 71,214 miles, lower than 79,149 miles on 25 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,256 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,938 miles
Average per year
7,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,194 miles
  • 2023 – 154,256 miles
  • 2022 – 144,195 miles
  • 2021 – 136,853 miles
  • 2019 – 112,534 miles
  • 2018 – 107,396 miles
  • 2017 – 101,543 miles
  • 2016 – 94,481 miles
  • 2015 – 87,812 miles
  • 2014 – 79,247 miles
  • 2013 – 71,214 miles
  • 2012 – 79,149 miles
  • 2011 – 54,852 miles
  • 2010 – 49,498 miles
  • 2009 – 42,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,194 miles (+3,938)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,194 miles
    Test number
    514580438725
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass154,256 miles (+10,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,256 miles
    Test number
    585126749337
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass144,195 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,195 miles
    Test number
    417062885764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,853 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,853 miles
    Test number
    881710911842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail136,783 miles (+24,249)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,783 miles
    Test number
    258775143451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front advise heavy rust on wing wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise mist on lens
    • AdvisoryRear advise disks
  6. Pass112,534 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,534 miles
    Test number
    431217693817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,396 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,396 miles
    Test number
    393153028321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,543 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    320050365660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,481 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,481 miles
    Test number
    624525032760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,812 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    185723775164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,247 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,247 miles
    Test number
    485165274129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,214 miles (-7,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    115681473198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,149 miles (+24,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,149 miles
    Test number
    997427172147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,852 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    345188141191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,498 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    362637370137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    481158529155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 LDJ

Does V5 LDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 LDJ expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 LDJ?
The MOT on V5 LDJ expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 LDJ done?
V5 LDJ was recorded at 158,194 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
Has V5 LDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LDJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 LDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 LDJ find?
V5 LDJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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