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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

V5 RDPMOT history

V5 RDP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

V5 RDP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,147 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RDP was last recorded at 140,147 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 9,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,425 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,722 miles
Average per year
9,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,147 miles
  • 2025 – 130,425 miles
  • 2024 – 119,894 miles
  • 2023 – 114,577 miles
  • 2022 – 105,859 miles
  • 2021 – 97,699 miles
  • 2020 – 90,328 miles
  • 2019 – 80,014 miles
  • 2018 – 69,997 miles
  • 2017 – 58,149 miles
  • 2016 – 44,996 miles
  • 2015 – 33,317 miles
  • 2014 – 27,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,147 miles (+9,722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    115186085649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,425 miles (+10,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,425 miles
    Test number
    504271666047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,894 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,894 miles
    Test number
    358214457245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,890 miles (+5,313)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    466923914891
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,577 miles (+8,718)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,577 miles
    Test number
    894423592853
    • AdvisoryFront some corrosion to shockabsorbers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear and x2 front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to brake discs
    • AdvisoryParking brake tight

  6. Pass105,859 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,859 miles
    Test number
    617182807235
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront some corrosion x2 shockabsorbers
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear some bubbling at outer wheelarch
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,858 miles (+8,159)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    195192026425
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront some corrosion x2 shockabsorbers
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear some bubbling at outer wheelarch
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,699 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    995993837334
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail97,698 miles (+7,370)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    993776136474
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,328 miles
    Test number
    950292834253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread,also generally worn 2.8mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps corroded

  11. Fail90,328 miles (+10,314)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,328 miles
    Test number
    838821428141
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread,also generally worn 2.8mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps corroded

  12. Pass80,014 miles (+10,017)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    496707870969
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve clamps corroded

  13. Pass69,997 miles (+11,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    909521014063
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass58,149 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    518406782465
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail58,138 miles (+13,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    323705765495
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakepad worn

  16. Pass44,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    518857462433
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail44,996 miles (+11,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    766985193174
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,317 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,317 miles
    Test number
    375461945046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,703 miles
    Test number
    366694924483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RDP

Does V5 RDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RDP is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RDP?
The MOT on V5 RDP is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RDP done?
V5 RDP was recorded at 140,147 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,634 miles a year.
Has V5 RDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RDP has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 RDP 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 RDP find?
V5 RDP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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