Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 VWGMOT history
V5 VWG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 171,338 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 VWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 VWG was last recorded at 171,338 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,810 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,528 miles
- Average per year
- 7,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,338 miles
- 2025 – 169,810 miles
- 2024 – 167,283 miles
- 2023 – 164,570 miles
- 2022 – 160,874 miles
- 2021 – 158,936 miles
- 2020 – 154,160 miles
- 2019 – 148,505 miles
- 2017 – 144,291 miles
- 2016 – 134,452 miles
- 2015 – 117,160 miles
- 2014 – 98,801 miles
- 2013 – 91,973 miles
- 2012 – 80,422 miles
- 2011 – 67,750 miles
- 2010 – 59,577 miles
- 2009 – 48,745 miles
- 2008 – 42,491 miles
- 2007 – 34,818 miles
- 2006 – 25,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,338 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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear parking brake low performance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,338 miles (+1,528)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 171,338 miles
- Test number
- 354304322150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,810 miles (+2,527)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 169,810 miles
- Test number
- 582474716093
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split steering rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass167,283 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 167,283 miles
- Test number
- 651583568872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low performance
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
Fail167,281 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,281 miles
- Test number
- 959942110859
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low performance
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
Pass164,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 164,570 miles
- Test number
- 401127397370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,570 miles (+3,696)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,570 miles
- Test number
- 583973635384
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,874 miles (+1,938)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 160,874 miles
- Test number
- 971566822808
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass158,936 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 158,936 miles
- Test number
- 423483422565
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill edges damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,935 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,935 miles
- Test number
- 257100085019
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sill edges damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements
Pass154,160 miles (+5,655)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 154,160 miles
- Test number
- 313386869979
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,505 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 148,505 miles
- Test number
- 445443449881
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,505 miles (+4,214)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,505 miles
- Test number
- 855245044942
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 144,291 miles
- Test number
- 683778037298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,291 miles (+9,839)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,291 miles
- Test number
- 527578358123
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass134,452 miles (+17,292)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 134,452 miles
- Test number
- 173849316523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,160 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 117,160 miles
- Test number
- 470411668854
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail117,160 miles (+18,359)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,160 miles
- Test number
- 403786968870
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,801 miles (+6,828)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 98,801 miles
- Test number
- 468384054439
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEml light on
Pass91,973 miles (+11,551)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,973 miles
- Test number
- 447040343429
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass80,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 999726082297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,422 miles (+12,672)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 355629672469
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass67,750 miles (+8,173)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,750 miles
- Test number
- 766245361237
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth inner cv boots insecure
Pass59,577 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 59,577 miles
- Test number
- 390897870144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail59,577 miles (+10,832)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,577 miles
- Test number
- 644057170105
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,745 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 48,745 miles
- Test number
- 540072169114
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass42,491 miles (+7,673)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 42,491 miles
- Test number
- 874613898178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,818 miles (+9,041)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 34,818 miles
- Test number
- 194962467143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 25,777 miles
- Test number
- 382442996115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,777 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,777 miles
- Test number
- 410342196116
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about V5 VWG
- Does V5 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VWG is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 VWG?
- The MOT on V5 VWG is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 VWG done?
- V5 VWG was recorded at 171,338 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,353 miles a year.
- Has V5 VWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 VWG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 VWG 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 VWG find?
- V5 VWG passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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