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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V5 RTFMOT history

V5 RTF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V5 RTF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,520 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RTF was last recorded at 87,520 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,520 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,520 miles
  • 2025 – 87,513 miles
  • 2024 – 86,550 miles
  • 2023 – 86,300 miles
  • 2022 – 85,254 miles
  • 2021 – 83,471 miles
  • 2020 – 81,892 miles
  • 2019 – 78,182 miles
  • 2018 – 74,540 miles
  • 2017 – 66,664 miles
  • 2016 – 65,834 miles
  • 2015 – 63,365 miles
  • 2014 – 60,225 miles
  • 2013 – 54,254 miles
  • 2012 – 49,251 miles
  • 2011 – 45,860 miles
  • 2010 – 42,987 miles
  • 2009 – 39,372 miles
  • 2008 – 35,443 miles
  • 2007 – 31,253 miles
  • 2006 – 25,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    897013846130
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle corroded

  2. Fail87,520 miles (+7)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,520 miles
    Test number
    902977854416
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle corroded

  3. Fail87,513 miles (+963)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    245201278223
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    182541101993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail86,550 miles (+250)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    481727227763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,300 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    542461466183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,254 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    938226345147
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,250 miles (+1,779)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    726224130762
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,471 miles
    Test number
    687766037705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,469 miles (+1,577)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    367662421007
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,892 miles
    Test number
    310017862046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail81,890 miles (+3,708)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    757397562131
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,182 miles (+3,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    950700401039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass74,540 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,540 miles
    Test number
    739461482895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,664 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    547729058814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,834 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    196163717849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,365 miles (+3,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    278363169540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass60,225 miles (+5,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    888543994264
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  19. Pass54,254 miles (+1,570)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    169982083149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass52,684 miles (+3,433)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,684 miles
    Test number
    726221463085
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteService light / ecu light on dash

  21. Pass49,251 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    155591422190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,860 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    496750581018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,987 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    311646580088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,372 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,372 miles
    Test number
    700427389033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    680169288019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,443 miles (+4,190)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    354099388038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass31,253 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    270424157073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,242 miles
    Test number
    264654356038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 RTF

Does V5 RTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RTF is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RTF?
The MOT on V5 RTF is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RTF done?
V5 RTF was recorded at 87,520 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has V5 RTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RTF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RTF 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 RTF find?
V5 RTF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front subframe and rear axle corroded.

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