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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

V5 VKPMOT history

V5 VKP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

V5 VKP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,758 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VKP was last recorded at 100,758 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,520 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,238 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,758 miles
  • 2025 – 98,520 miles
  • 2024 – 97,580 miles
  • 2023 – 96,455 miles
  • 2022 – 94,714 miles
  • 2021 – 92,799 miles
  • 2020 – 90,832 miles
  • 2018 – 85,749 miles
  • 2017 – 80,834 miles
  • 2016 – 76,118 miles
  • 2015 – 71,114 miles
  • 2014 – 66,415 miles
  • 2013 – 61,975 miles
  • 2012 – 57,166 miles
  • 2011 – 54,931 miles
  • 2010 – 50,792 miles
  • 2009 – 47,384 miles
  • 2008 – 46,827 miles
  • 2007 – 40,753 miles
  • 2006 – 31,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn around metal sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under-shield covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear washers n/w

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,758 miles (+2,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,758 miles
    Test number
    960524004583
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn around metal sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    842887737598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,520 miles (+940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,520 miles
    Test number
    249026225789
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,580 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    284856208539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,455 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,455 miles
    Test number
    623303322477
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,448 miles (+1,734)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    196614527182
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,714 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    929756662703
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  8. Fail94,714 miles (+1,915)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    631097612120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  9. Pass92,799 miles (+1,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    376888246484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,832 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    433452654327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,826 miles (+5,077)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    891700095216
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,749 miles (+4,915)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    239572497938
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cv boot clip missing but stil prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mounting has substantial movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cv boot clip missing but still prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top mounting has substantial movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass80,834 miles (+4,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    354224793638
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear washers n/w
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  14. Pass76,118 miles (+5,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    276122528342
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  15. Pass71,114 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,114 miles
    Test number
    711101397437
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear washers n/w
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade u/s
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  16. Fail71,106 miles (+4,691)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    241185614637
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear washers n/w
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade u/s
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  17. Pass66,415 miles (+4,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    316340384248
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,975 miles (+4,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    466755203480
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass57,166 miles (+2,235)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,166 miles
    Test number
    585253412326
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass54,931 miles (+4,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    428343011400
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  21. Pass50,792 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    693346890295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    173290509323
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail47,384 miles (+557)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    713830409324
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass46,827 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,827 miles
    Test number
    354137378278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    804244687281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,753 miles (+9,359)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,753 miles
    Test number
    822364687259
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass31,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,394 miles
    Test number
    173134996256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VKP

Does V5 VKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VKP is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 VKP?
The MOT on V5 VKP is valid until 24 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 VKP done?
V5 VKP was recorded at 100,758 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has V5 VKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VKP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 VKP 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 VKP find?
V5 VKP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn around metal sleeve; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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