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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

V5 OWDMOT history

V5 OWD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

V5 OWD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,129 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 OWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 OWD was last recorded at 78,129 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,839 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
2,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,129 miles
  • 2024 – 76,839 miles
  • 2023 – 74,119 miles
  • 2022 – 71,655 miles
  • 2021 – 70,119 miles
  • 2020 – 68,566 miles
  • 2019 – 65,228 miles
  • 2018 – 61,136 miles
  • 2017 – 59,535 miles
  • 2016 – 57,580 miles
  • 2015 – 55,543 miles
  • 2014 – 53,539 miles
  • 2013 – 51,054 miles
  • 2012 – 48,709 miles
  • 2011 – 46,053 miles
  • 2010 – 43,625 miles
  • 2009 – 40,183 miles
  • 2008 – 36,413 miles
  • 2007 – 33,207 miles
  • 2006 – 29,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point crushedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,129 miles (+1,290)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    410450950909
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point crushed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass76,839 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    421886149977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point crushed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail76,838 miles (+2,719)7 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    671330386779
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point crushed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass74,119 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    851724487350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail74,118 miles (+2,463)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    180297829402
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass71,655 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    720341079171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in inner rack joint

  7. Fail71,592 miles (+1,473)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,592 miles
    Test number
    370255531199
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in inner rack joint

  8. Pass70,119 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    637187897576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,566 miles (+3,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    713630884279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,228 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,228 miles
    Test number
    774434825323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,136 miles (+1,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,136 miles
    Test number
    591869617581
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside components front subframe rear axle, rear coil springs, fuel tank straps, front brake metal brake back plates
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  12. Pass59,535 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    625659650233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake dust covers corroded

  13. Fail59,509 miles (+1,929)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    169602225528
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake dust covers corroded

  14. Pass57,580 miles (+2,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    123701630535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to, fuel tank straps, front subframe and rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear, offside front tyres close to legal minimum tread depth
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker dust cover loose

  15. Pass55,543 miles3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    359943385045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes have slight bonding failure
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres on 2mm
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but still secure
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight bonding failure
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Fail55,543 miles (+2,004)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    947733985047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes have slight bonding failure
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres on 2mm
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but still secure
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight bonding failure
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass53,539 miles (+2,485)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    147622194017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteOffside rear shockabsorber outer casing perished

  18. Fail51,054 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    207245293019
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front shocker slightly damp
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSmall crack in screen

  19. Pass51,054 miles (+2,345)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,054 miles
    Test number
    329205793017
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front shocker slightly damp
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSmall crack in screen

  20. Pass48,709 miles (+2,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    425634392059
    • NoteFront-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  21. Pass46,053 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    988135991052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail43,625 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,625 miles
    Test number
    764000190092
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass43,625 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,625 miles
    Test number
    860180990034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,183 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    142227099415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,413 miles (+3,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,413 miles
    Test number
    371772598005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,207 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    533305297001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    682368896091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 OWD

Does V5 OWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 OWD is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 OWD?
The MOT on V5 OWD is valid until 9 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 OWD done?
V5 OWD was recorded at 78,129 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,475 miles a year.
Has V5 OWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 OWD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 OWD 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 OWD find?
V5 OWD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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