Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 2010 · 2,000 cc
V5 VOWMOT history
V5 VOW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 110,261 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 VOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 VOW was last recorded at 110,261 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,028 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,233 miles
- Average per year
- 6,376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,261 miles
- 2025 – 99,028 miles
- 2024 – 89,140 miles
- 2023 – 86,278 miles
- 2022 – 83,535 miles
- 2021 – 83,438 miles
- 2020 – 78,825 miles
- 2019 – 74,935 miles
- 2018 – 69,652 miles
- 2017 – 59,684 miles
- 2016 – 53,479 miles
- 2015 – 44,529 miles
- 2014 – 35,523 miles
- 2013 – 28,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,261 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.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,261 miles (+11,233)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,261 miles
- Test number
- 635891130084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,028 miles (+9,888)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,028 miles
- Test number
- 337140359157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,140 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,140 miles
- Test number
- 457893656029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,134 miles (+2,856)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,134 miles
- Test number
- 468987364034
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,278 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,278 miles
- Test number
- 494288380761
- AdvisorySuspension components has slight corrosion
Pass83,535 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 83,535 miles
- Test number
- 254590922039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,438 miles (+2,377)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 83,438 miles
- Test number
- 256577379126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate missing
- AdvisoryRear axle,wishbones , chassis, front wishbones slightly corroded,
- AdvisoryRear exhaust sleeve defective
Pass81,061 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 269794998168
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perishing
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail81,061 miles (+2,236)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,061 miles
- Test number
- 780072363138
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perishing
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass78,825 miles (+3,890)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,825 miles
- Test number
- 129590757096
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly twisted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured
Pass74,935 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,935 miles
- Test number
- 812359362645
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail74,935 miles (+5,283)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,935 miles
- Test number
- 533916842595
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass69,652 miles (+9,968)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 69,652 miles
- Test number
- 574832045228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose slightly twisted
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed
Pass59,684 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,684 miles
- Test number
- 688428127123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,682 miles (+6,203)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,682 miles
- Test number
- 456880521432
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 53,479 miles
- Test number
- 868415794345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,479 miles (+8,950)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,479 miles
- Test number
- 898987541832
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,529 miles (+9,006)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,529 miles
- Test number
- 607227355065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,523 miles (+7,291)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,523 miles
- Test number
- 467395734066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 28,232 miles
- Test number
- 225554863080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,232 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,232 miles
- Test number
- 638833263015
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V5 VOW
- Does V5 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VOW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 VOW?
- The MOT on V5 VOW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 VOW done?
- V5 VOW was recorded at 110,261 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
- Has V5 VOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 VOW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 VOW 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 VOW find?
- V5 VOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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