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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V5 MOTMOT history

V5 MOT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

V5 MOT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
105,735 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MOT was last recorded at 105,735 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,166 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
569 miles
Average per year
3,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,735 miles
  • 2022 – 105,166 miles
  • 2021 – 104,708 miles
  • 2020 – 104,392 miles
  • 2019 – 103,983 miles
  • 2018 – 102,873 miles
  • 2017 – 100,567 miles
  • 2016 – 98,686 miles
  • 2015 – 97,758 miles
  • 2014 – 95,994 miles
  • 2013 – 95,695 miles
  • 2012 – 92,972 miles
  • 2011 – 84,304 miles
  • 2010 – 74,257 miles
  • 2009 – 69,108 miles
  • 2008 – 64,798 miles
  • 2007 – 57,576 miles
  • 2006 – 48,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,735 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres side walls perished

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,735 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,735 miles
    Test number
    842510746203
    • AdvisoryAll tyres side walls perished
  2. Pass105,166 miles (+458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,166 miles
    Test number
    122580258021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass104,708 miles (+316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,708 miles
    Test number
    335315768430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass104,392 miles (+409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,392 miles
    Test number
    652323008535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass103,983 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    944955107903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,968 miles (+1,095)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,968 miles
    Test number
    722746558802
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass102,873 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    196010305524
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail102,855 miles (+2,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,855 miles
    Test number
    303179075687
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass100,567 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    685037415926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,561 miles (+1,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,561 miles
    Test number
    850778876750
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass98,686 miles (+928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    200441011469
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  12. Pass97,758 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,758 miles
    Test number
    774158461005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,994 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    236510954397
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass95,994 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,994 miles
    Test number
    839380154306
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass95,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    685290293255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  16. Fail95,695 miles (+2,723)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    597920693246
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  17. Pass92,972 miles (+8,668)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    346518402319
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass84,304 miles (+10,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    645621191294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass74,257 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    644826300340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  20. Pass69,108 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    452103409329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    164329308376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,798 miles (+7,222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    261955808301
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
  23. Pass57,576 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    183672907342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    570043706310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MOT

Does V5 MOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 MOT?
The MOT on V5 MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 MOT done?
V5 MOT was recorded at 105,735 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 3,346 miles a year.
Has V5 MOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MOT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 MOT 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 MOT find?
V5 MOT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: all tyres side walls perished.

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