Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
V5 RUBMOT history
V5 RUB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 152,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 152,038 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 17 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RUB was last recorded at 152,038 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,037 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,038 miles
- 2025 – 149,356 miles
- 2024 – 135,543 miles
- 2023 – 121,538 miles
- 2022 – 109,940 miles
- 2021 – 99,696 miles
- 2020 – 94,673 miles
- 2019 – 75,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,038 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 13 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,038 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 152,038 miles
- Test number
- 147819715209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,037 miles (+2,681)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,037 miles
- Test number
- 811705172914
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92yxl conti rest are budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTurn light warning on dash
Pass149,356 miles (+13,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 149,356 miles
- Test number
- 497813214779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,543 miles (+14,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 135,543 miles
- Test number
- 631637141842
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,538 miles (+11,598)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 121,538 miles
- Test number
- 179491779336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,940 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,940 miles
- Test number
- 631136787516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,930 miles (+2,130)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,930 miles
- Test number
- 800184253531
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,800 miles (+8,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,800 miles
- Test number
- 295038606364
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,696 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,696 miles
- Test number
- 210341720725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,673 miles (+19,203)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,673 miles
- Test number
- 798867228243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,470 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 75,470 miles
- Test number
- 723198680631
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about V5 RUB
- Does V5 RUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RUB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RUB?
- The MOT on V5 RUB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 RUB done?
- V5 RUB was recorded at 152,038 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 10,703 miles a year.
- Has V5 RUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RUB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 RUB 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 RUB find?
- V5 RUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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