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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V5 VYXMOT history

V5 VYX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

V5 VYX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,462 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VYX was last recorded at 105,462 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,584 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
878 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,462 miles
  • 2025 – 104,584 miles
  • 2024 – 102,988 miles
  • 2023 – 100,993 miles
  • 2022 – 98,528 miles
  • 2021 – 96,227 miles
  • 2020 – 93,743 miles
  • 2019 – 82,262 miles
  • 2018 – 72,310 miles
  • 2017 – 66,171 miles
  • 2016 – 59,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,462 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    246419494885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,584 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,584 miles
    Test number
    783966246410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass102,988 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    813412780617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,993 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    239991308064
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components
  5. Fail100,984 miles (+2,456)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    350107023443
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components
  6. Pass98,528 miles (+2,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,528 miles
    Test number
    463676771265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components
  7. Pass96,227 miles (+2,484)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    904809260558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Component
  8. Pass93,743 miles (+11,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    393877869015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass82,262 miles (+9,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    654889753441
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass72,310 miles (+6,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,310 miles
    Test number
    405580111780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components
  11. Pass66,171 miles (+6,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    709666919980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass59,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    268314438586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VYX

Does V5 VYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VYX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 VYX?
The MOT on V5 VYX is valid until 30 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 VYX done?
V5 VYX was recorded at 105,462 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has V5 VYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VYX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 VYX 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 VYX find?
V5 VYX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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