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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

V5 LFPMOT history

V5 LFP is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

V5 LFP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,680 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LFP was last recorded at 72,680 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,118 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,680 miles
  • 2025 – 71,118 miles
  • 2024 – 68,872 miles
  • 2023 – 65,560 miles
  • 2022 – 49,721 miles
  • 2021 – 43,766 miles
  • 2020 – 35,194 miles
  • 2019 – 32,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,680 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,680 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,680 miles
    Test number
    123163009955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,118 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,118 miles
    Test number
    489100368753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    652347467792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,871 miles (+3,220)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    313727211904
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass65,651 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    421506950493
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail65,651 miles (+91)6 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,651 miles
    Test number
    192719926970
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail65,560 miles (+15,839)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    534229709038
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear exhuast box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative bothside missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative bothside (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall(cords or ply not exposed)/225/40/18
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside(2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,721 miles (+5,955)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    185470875713
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass43,766 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    923223962345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,194 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,194 miles
    Test number
    405524295529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,503 miles
    Test number
    409850932077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LFP

Does V5 LFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LFP is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LFP?
The MOT on V5 LFP is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LFP done?
V5 LFP was recorded at 72,680 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has V5 LFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LFP has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 LFP 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 LFP find?
V5 LFP passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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