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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V5 VWWMOT history

V5 VWW is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V5 VWW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,436 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VWW
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
17 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VWW was last recorded at 141,436 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,435 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,436 miles
  • 2025 – 136,213 miles
  • 2024 – 126,060 miles
  • 2023 – 125,872 miles
  • 2022 – 110,619 miles
  • 2021 – 95,931 miles
  • 2020 – 82,400 miles
  • 2019 – 72,205 miles
  • 2018 – 63,687 miles
  • 2017 – 52,416 miles
  • 2016 – 41,586 miles
  • 2015 – 29,503 miles
  • 2014 – 18,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,436 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Both rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both rear tyres worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - Uneven wear inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,436 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,436 miles
    Test number
    197254809618
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail141,435 miles (+5,222)3 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,435 miles
    Test number
    150788054666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount bearing worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass136,213 miles (+10,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    211706839140
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,060 miles (+188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    307003397864
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass125,872 miles (+15,253)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    178191324048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,619 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    545228656243
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - Uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail110,616 miles (+14,685)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    716587639943
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm - Uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass95,931 miles (+13,531)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    341680893495
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass82,400 miles (+10,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    423993365354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of nearside rear brake discs getting hot
  10. Pass72,205 miles (+8,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    464907784425
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass63,687 miles (+11,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    801327085350
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass52,416 miles (+10,830)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    192527204530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,586 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    436600724613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,503 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,503 miles
    Test number
    647950475032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,848 miles
    Test number
    897605954083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VWW

Does V5 VWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VWW is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 VWW?
The MOT on V5 VWW is valid until 13 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 VWW done?
V5 VWW was recorded at 141,436 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 9,908 miles a year.
Has V5 VWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VWW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 VWW 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 VWW find?
V5 VWW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition; nearside front shock absorber top mount bearing worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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