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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V5 PDEMOT history

V5 PDE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 249,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

V5 PDE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
249,715 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PDE was last recorded at 249,715 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 16,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,996 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,719 miles
Average per year
16,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,715 miles
  • 2024 – 232,996 miles
  • 2023 – 214,102 miles
  • 2022 – 195,244 miles
  • 2021 – 177,994 miles
  • 2020 – 163,546 miles
  • 2019 – 151,001 miles
  • 2018 – 131,419 miles
  • 2017 – 115,066 miles
  • 2016 – 97,930 miles
  • 2015 – 80,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,715 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,715 miles (+16,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    249,715 miles
    Test number
    718328094424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass232,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    232,996 miles
    Test number
    614476700489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail232,996 miles (+18,894)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,996 miles
    Test number
    728197060682
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  4. Pass214,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    214,102 miles
    Test number
    401375766100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail214,102 miles (+18,858)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,102 miles
    Test number
    256114013931
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass195,244 miles (+17,250)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,244 miles
    Test number
    518457247281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,994 miles (+14,448)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,994 miles
    Test number
    414388249146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,546 miles (+12,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,546 miles
    Test number
    288335251762
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass151,001 miles (+19,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,001 miles
    Test number
    955234086758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass131,419 miles (+16,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    272395963804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,066 miles (+17,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,066 miles
    Test number
    445114484588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass97,930 miles (+17,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    662541816258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,312 miles
    Test number
    842896981593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 PDE

Does V5 PDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PDE is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 PDE?
The MOT on V5 PDE is valid until 29 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 PDE done?
V5 PDE was recorded at 249,715 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 16,984 miles a year.
Has V5 PDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PDE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 PDE 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 PDE find?
V5 PDE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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