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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.

V5 RMR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass96,716 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass81,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    945480930150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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)
  6. 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
  7. Pass65,076 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,076 miles
    Test number
    732104818701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass44,335 miles (+21,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    892114699078
    • NoteCoolant radiator is leaking
  18. Pass22,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,744 miles
    Test number
    491333107171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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.

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