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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 RTAMOT history

V5 RTA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

V5 RTA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
64,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RTA was last recorded at 64,900 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,494 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
406 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,900 miles
  • 2022 – 64,494 miles
  • 2021 – 64,289 miles
  • 2020 – 63,203 miles
  • 2019 – 60,735 miles
  • 2018 – 58,197 miles
  • 2017 – 56,264 miles
  • 2016 – 54,561 miles
  • 2015 – 52,508 miles
  • 2014 – 50,386 miles
  • 2013 – 47,781 miles
  • 2011 – 42,613 miles
  • 2010 – 40,400 miles
  • 2009 – 35,507 miles
  • 2008 – 33,011 miles
  • 2007 – 28,667 miles
  • 2006 – 22,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,900 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades hard and starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes affected by corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on most under body parts
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,900 miles (+406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    359462894253
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades hard and starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes affected by corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most under body parts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass64,494 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,494 miles
    Test number
    349810893250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,289 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    796942903876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,288 miles (+1,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    366641969897
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc and pads appear to have been very hot (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass63,203 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,203 miles
    Test number
    333914711301
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass60,735 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    897034325465
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySat nav holder fitted o/s screen
  7. Pass58,197 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    841027725145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,264 miles (+1,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    507272019490
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
  9. Pass54,561 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    218516011803
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  10. Fail54,530 miles (+2,022)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    491574769747
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
  11. Pass52,508 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    506941837197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,386 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    769234764350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,781 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    389396243340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,336 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    105250913482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,613 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,613 miles
    Test number
    888415731317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    361015860303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,400 miles (+2,568)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    622414860368
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass37,832 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    430103710054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,507 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,507 miles
    Test number
    170232719402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,011 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    173304618494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,667 miles (+6,459)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    264355817032
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
  22. Pass22,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    463177716057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RTA

Does V5 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 RTA expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 RTA?
The MOT on V5 RTA expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 RTA done?
V5 RTA was recorded at 64,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has V5 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RTA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 RTA 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 RTA find?
V5 RTA passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective blades hard and starting to split; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes affected by corrosion; corrosion on most under body parts, and 1 more.

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