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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

V5 OOHMOT history

V5 OOH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 51,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V5 OOH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,640 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 OOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 OOH was last recorded at 51,640 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,598 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
1,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,640 miles
  • 2024 – 51,596 miles
  • 2022 – 51,407 miles
  • 2021 – 50,436 miles
  • 2020 – 48,525 miles
  • 2019 – 46,733 miles
  • 2018 – 44,885 miles
  • 2017 – 43,173 miles
  • 2016 – 41,495 miles
  • 2015 – 39,618 miles
  • 2014 – 36,895 miles
  • 2013 – 35,087 miles
  • 2012 – 32,973 miles
  • 2011 – 29,291 miles
  • 2010 – 26,624 miles
  • 2009 – 24,298 miles
  • 2008 – 22,031 miles
  • 2007 – 19,088 miles
  • 2006 – 17,006 miles
  • 2005 – 16,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,640 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,640 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    433538462486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,598 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    936918115616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,596 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,596 miles
    Test number
    939847276179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,407 miles (+971)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    426000303516
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass50,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    974480464266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,436 miles (+1,911)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    469483164016
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,525 miles (+1,792)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    882391223707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass46,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    899432711383
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail46,733 miles (+1,848)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    109055350103
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass44,885 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    943972501114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail44,880 miles (+1,707)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    238789986479
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn in edge

  12. Pass43,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    546429992277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,173 miles (+1,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    803626163348
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass41,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    666535616068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,454 miles (+1,836)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,454 miles
    Test number
    523963351533
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inside edge

  16. Pass39,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    525807945122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,618 miles (+2,723)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    647017945108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    938548944130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,895 miles (+1,808)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    715518644166
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    115791053110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,087 miles (+2,114)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,087 miles
    Test number
    368170153107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass32,973 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,973 miles
    Test number
    208590052166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,291 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,291 miles
    Test number
    835166831104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,624 miles (+114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,624 miles
    Test number
    601859530117
    • NoteSlight lift in both sides front upper suspension leg strut mountings

  25. Fail26,510 miles (+2,212)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    411806820174
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSlight lift in both sides front upper suspension leg strut mountings

  26. Pass24,298 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,298 miles
    Test number
    540325109173
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and shoulder

  27. Fail24,298 miles (+2,267)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,298 miles
    Test number
    613164609118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and shoulder

  28. Pass22,031 miles (+2,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,031 miles
    Test number
    672688998049
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on shoulders
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  29. Pass19,088 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,088 miles
    Test number
    182565287077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,006 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,006 miles
    Test number
    900031206126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,546 miles
    Test number
    632809275244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 OOH

Does V5 OOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 OOH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 OOH?
The MOT on V5 OOH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 OOH done?
V5 OOH was recorded at 51,640 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,742 miles a year.
Has V5 OOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 OOH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 OOH 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 OOH find?
V5 OOH passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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