
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc
V5 RMRMOT history
V5 RMR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 May 2023
- Mileage
- 96,716 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RMR
- 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
- 19 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RMR was last recorded at 96,716 miles on 6 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 96,716 miles · 28 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 96,716 miles
- 2019 – 81,015 miles
- 2018 – 70,799 miles
- 2017 – 67,919 miles
- 2016 – 65,076 miles
- 2015 – 62,376 miles
- 2014 – 59,042 miles
- 2013 – 56,465 miles
- 2011 – 56,451 miles
- 2010 – 50,889 miles
- 2009 – 44,335 miles
- 2007 – 22,744 miles
- 2006 – 13,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,716 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 96,716 miles
- Test number
- 441557605326
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,716 miles (+15,701)12 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,716 miles
- Test number
- 812718843912
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,015 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,015 miles
- Test number
- 945480930150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,013 miles (+10,214)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,013 miles
- Test number
- 153907731163
- DangerousMacpherson strut mounting likely to fail both front (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass70,799 miles (+2,880)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,799 miles
- Test number
- 181396334169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,919 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,919 miles
- Test number
- 454607356028
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,076 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,076 miles
- Test number
- 732104818701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,058 miles (+2,682)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,058 miles
- Test number
- 462299522636
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass62,376 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,376 miles
- Test number
- 297025255058
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail62,376 miles (+3,334)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,376 miles
- Test number
- 158944455007
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,042 miles (+2,577)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 59,042 miles
- Test number
- 575520164027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteSlight play offside front inner steering rack end ball joint
Pass56,465 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,465 miles
- Test number
- 356743263043
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,464 miles (+13)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,464 miles
- Test number
- 195270963053
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,451 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,451 miles
- Test number
- 635415721260
- NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape
- NoteSlight rusting/pitting on all brake discs
- NoteVehicle has been lowered all round
- NoteVehicle shows signs of being stood for a period of time
Fail56,451 miles (+5,562)3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,451 miles
- Test number
- 105615021232
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNearside rear tyre going out of shape
- NoteSlight rusting/pitting on all brake discs
- NoteVehicle has been lowered all round
- NoteVehicle shows signs of being stood for a period of time
Pass50,889 miles (+6,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 50,889 miles
- Test number
- 283983630196
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass44,335 miles (+21,591)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 44,335 miles
- Test number
- 892114699078
- NoteCoolant radiator is leaking
Pass22,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,744 miles
- Test number
- 491333107171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,744 miles (+9,454)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,744 miles
- Test number
- 651813707174
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass13,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 13,290 miles
- Test number
- 432258816182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 RMR
- Does V5 RMR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V5 RMR expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RMR?
- The MOT on V5 RMR expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V5 RMR done?
- V5 RMR was recorded at 96,716 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 5,207 miles a year.
- Has V5 RMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RMR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V5 RMR 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 RMR find?
- V5 RMR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.