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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

V5 RJTMOT history

V5 RJT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V5 RJT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,080 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RJT was last recorded at 86,080 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,868 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,212 miles
Average per year
2,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,080 miles
  • 2025 – 83,868 miles
  • 2024 – 79,479 miles
  • 2023 – 77,505 miles
  • 2022 – 75,506 miles
  • 2021 – 73,128 miles
  • 2020 – 71,466 miles
  • 2019 – 68,612 miles
  • 2018 – 65,740 miles
  • 2017 – 62,815 miles
  • 2016 – 60,838 miles
  • 2015 – 58,487 miles
  • 2014 – 56,689 miles
  • 2013 – 55,171 miles
  • 2012 – 54,221 miles
  • 2011 – 52,212 miles
  • 2010 – 48,449 miles
  • 2009 – 44,560 miles
  • 2008 – 40,999 miles
  • 2007 – 36,988 miles
  • 2006 – 32,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear shock dust covers broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,080 miles (+2,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    340171158307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass83,868 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    745491900342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,479 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    421741134328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,505 miles (+1,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    894146441243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken

  5. Pass75,506 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    314678149962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    807612843474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken

  7. Fail73,128 miles (+1,662)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    287582104616
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken

  8. Pass71,466 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,466 miles
    Test number
    938604038557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,612 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    323709394884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs are corroded

  10. Pass65,740 miles (+2,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    226720963986
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr wheel slightly tight to turn

  11. Pass62,815 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    525539745724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,838 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,838 miles
    Test number
    995351703561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,487 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    116934855480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,689 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    868576554037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,171 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    189948333462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,221 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,221 miles
    Test number
    477084242060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,212 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    678689641030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,449 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    750459130031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,560 miles (+3,561)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    153090349091
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (wearing on the inside edge)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear on the tread shoulders

  20. Pass40,999 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    740934428012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,988 miles (+4,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,988 miles
    Test number
    180037347078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low †

  22. Fail32,724 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    412039136032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    603089236036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RJT

Does V5 RJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RJT is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RJT?
The MOT on V5 RJT is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RJT done?
V5 RJT was recorded at 86,080 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,664 miles a year.
Has V5 RJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RJT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 RJT 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 RJT find?
V5 RJT passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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