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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V5 VJPMOT history

V5 VJP is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

V5 VJP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,440 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VJP was last recorded at 96,440 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2021: 60,225 miles, lower than 76,577 miles on 3 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,886 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,554 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,440 miles
  • 2024 – 92,886 miles
  • 2023 – 88,542 miles
  • 2022 – 83,043 miles
  • 2021 – 80,274 miles
  • 2020 – 76,577 miles
  • 2019 – 69,332 miles
  • 2018 – 68,161 miles
  • 2017 – 64,163 miles
  • 2016 – 60,409 miles
  • 2015 – 56,058 miles
  • 2014 – 41,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,440 miles (+3,554)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    537752666515
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass92,886 miles (+4,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    883641472184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,542 miles (+5,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    926750177163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,043 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,043 miles
    Test number
    990180177628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,274 miles (+20,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    901070556089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail60,225 miles (-16,352)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    846120413348
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall egged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible product on (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible product on (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass76,577 miles (+7,245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    973740778246
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass69,332 miles (+1,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    930162114560
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass68,161 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    345121070023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,163 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    631342118672
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  11. Pass60,409 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    564513161202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,058 miles (+14,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,058 miles
    Test number
    411987879569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass41,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    357830634090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VJP

Does V5 VJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VJP is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 VJP?
The MOT on V5 VJP is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 VJP done?
V5 VJP was recorded at 96,440 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has V5 VJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VJP has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 VJP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 VJP find?
V5 VJP passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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