Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 MKFMOT history
V5 MKF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 127,191 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MKF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MKF was last recorded at 127,191 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,109 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 82 miles
- Average per year
- 4,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,191 miles
- 2024 – 127,109 miles
- 2023 – 126,922 miles
- 2022 – 126,564 miles
- 2021 – 125,087 miles
- 2020 – 122,756 miles
- 2019 – 118,826 miles
- 2018 – 114,968 miles
- 2017 – 110,769 miles
- 2016 – 106,445 miles
- 2015 – 99,475 miles
- 2014 – 83,906 miles
- 2013 – 78,721 miles
- 2012 – 71,980 miles
- 2010 – 63,683 miles
- 2009 – 57,233 miles
- 2008 – 50,379 miles
- 2007 – 42,776 miles
- 2006 – 35,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,191 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,191 miles (+82)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 127,191 miles
- Test number
- 350539278653
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass127,109 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 127,109 miles
- Test number
- 715854075154
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Fail127,108 miles (+186)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,108 miles
- Test number
- 412567955961
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass126,922 miles (+358)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 126,922 miles
- Test number
- 578453847012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass126,564 miles (+1,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,564 miles
- Test number
- 751714098233
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
Pass125,087 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 125,087 miles
- Test number
- 279883160161
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail125,087 miles (+2,331)1 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,087 miles
- Test number
- 596188212974
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass122,756 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,756 miles
- Test number
- 484363055112
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
Fail122,756 miles (+3,930)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,756 miles
- Test number
- 694819732445
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
Pass118,826 miles (+3,858)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,826 miles
- Test number
- 258637840230
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass114,968 miles (+4,199)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 114,968 miles
- Test number
- 811701073422
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass110,769 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 110,769 miles
- Test number
- 173421791557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail110,769 miles (+4,324)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,769 miles
- Test number
- 299877665838
- Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass106,445 miles (+6,970)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 106,445 miles
- Test number
- 175751725798
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass99,475 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 99,475 miles
- Test number
- 106484215995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,641 miles (+7,735)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 91,641 miles
- Test number
- 588742315070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,906 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 83,906 miles
- Test number
- 557910314043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,721 miles (+6,741)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 78,721 miles
- Test number
- 549917303058
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass71,980 miles (+8,297)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 71,980 miles
- Test number
- 126586602435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,683 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,683 miles
- Test number
- 101612340338
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail63,683 miles (+6,450)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,683 miles
- Test number
- 131002340387
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass57,233 miles (+6,854)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,233 miles
- Test number
- 374922049312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,379 miles (+7,603)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 50,379 miles
- Test number
- 872223748344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,776 miles (+7,246)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,776 miles
- Test number
- 760411557381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,530 miles (+6,546)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,530 miles
- Test number
- 432202166417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass28,984 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 28,984 miles
- Test number
- 614664606001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about V5 MKF
- Does V5 MKF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MKF is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MKF?
- The MOT on V5 MKF is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 MKF done?
- V5 MKF was recorded at 127,191 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
- Has V5 MKF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MKF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 MKF 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 MKF find?
- V5 MKF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.
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