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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

V5 PLNMOT history

V5 PLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V5 PLN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,163 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PLN was last recorded at 81,163 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,407 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,756 miles
Average per year
7,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,163 miles
  • 2025 – 73,407 miles
  • 2024 – 67,109 miles
  • 2023 – 60,512 miles
  • 2022 – 54,166 miles
  • 2021 – 48,886 miles
  • 2020 – 40,234 miles
  • 2019 – 32,362 miles
  • 2018 – 22,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,163 miles (+7,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    498537161703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass73,407 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    596739121676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass67,109 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    540266666076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,512 miles (+6,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    326657099418
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,166 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    342334838996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,886 miles (+8,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    823751486905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Pass40,234 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    934272371356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,362 miles
    Test number
    344152742574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail32,362 miles (+10,080)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,362 miles
    Test number
    202939427455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass22,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    927885343027
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Questions about V5 PLN

Does V5 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PLN is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 PLN?
The MOT on V5 PLN is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 PLN done?
V5 PLN was recorded at 81,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
Has V5 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PLN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 PLN 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 PLN find?
V5 PLN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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