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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V5 MDGMOT history

V5 MDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

V5 MDG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,298 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MDG was last recorded at 83,298 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,293 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,298 miles
  • 2025 – 81,293 miles
  • 2024 – 78,741 miles
  • 2023 – 76,184 miles
  • 2022 – 69,692 miles
  • 2021 – 61,344 miles
  • 2020 – 54,994 miles
  • 2019 – 44,863 miles
  • 2018 – 35,659 miles
  • 2017 – 25,419 miles
  • 2016 – 16,490 miles
  • 2015 – 15,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,298 miles (+2,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    574832427866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass81,293 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,293 miles
    Test number
    691519044874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,741 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    972588025228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    112252245561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,183 miles (+6,491)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    248046342551
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass69,692 miles (+8,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    252226648692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass61,344 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    680488534383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail61,342 miles (+6,348)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    200617888011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass54,994 miles (+10,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    266014586680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,863 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    818911644187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,659 miles (+10,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    438782277792
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting too crack and perish

  12. Pass25,419 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    588351443302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,490 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,490 miles
    Test number
    269916569931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,908 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    427375125161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about V5 MDG

Does V5 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MDG is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MDG?
The MOT on V5 MDG is valid until 13 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 MDG done?
V5 MDG was recorded at 83,298 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has V5 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MDG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 MDG 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 MDG find?
V5 MDG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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