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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V5 WMBMOT history

V5 WMB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

V5 WMB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,019 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 WMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 WMB was last recorded at 97,019 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,017 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,019 miles
  • 2025 – 93,653 miles
  • 2024 – 89,754 miles
  • 2023 – 86,574 miles
  • 2022 – 83,179 miles
  • 2021 – 79,973 miles
  • 2020 – 75,280 miles
  • 2019 – 70,769 miles
  • 2018 – 67,189 miles
  • 2017 – 64,066 miles
  • 2016 – 60,665 miles
  • 2015 – 57,239 miles
  • 2014 – 52,227 miles
  • 2013 – 48,009 miles
  • 2012 – 43,269 miles
  • 2011 – 40,492 miles
  • 2010 – 37,167 miles
  • 2009 – 32,922 miles
  • 2008 – 29,027 miles
  • 2007 – 23,088 miles
  • 2006 – 18,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,019 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod ball joint slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear washer not workingRecorded 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,019 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    830362149752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working
  2. Fail97,017 miles (+3,364)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,017 miles
    Test number
    103616496501
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads also wearing much quicker than offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working
  3. Pass93,653 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    191486519392
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Fail93,653 miles (+3,899)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    934167127028
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass89,754 miles (+3,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    572369407157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mcpherson strut top mount has slight play
  6. Pass86,574 miles (+3,395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,574 miles
    Test number
    144523464328
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySmell of petrol under bonnet
  7. Pass83,179 miles (+3,206)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    373772857025
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass79,973 miles (+4,693)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,973 miles
    Test number
    781781340186
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass75,280 miles (+4,511)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    776173495153
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass70,769 miles (+3,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    305516984296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass67,189 miles (+3,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,189 miles
    Test number
    719780126065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and nearside rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges.
  12. Pass64,066 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    163083074017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
  13. Pass60,665 miles (+3,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    120091770953
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre.
  14. Pass57,239 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    646304485044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,227 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    586023494029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,009 miles (+4,740)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    697233593094
    • NoteNearside wiper blade splitting
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on both edges
  17. Pass43,269 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    486863692006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    108380381433
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall scuffed and cracking
  19. Fail40,492 miles (+3,325)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,492 miles
    Test number
    206537971006
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall scuffed and cracking
  20. Pass37,167 miles (+4,245)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    990468580058
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteNearside wiper splitting
  21. Pass32,922 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    372571099065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,027 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,027 miles
    Test number
    763051798013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,088 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,088 miles
    Test number
    132492597062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,617 miles
    Test number
    383298586028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 WMB

Does V5 WMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 WMB is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 WMB?
The MOT on V5 WMB is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 WMB done?
V5 WMB was recorded at 97,019 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has V5 WMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 WMB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 WMB 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 WMB find?
V5 WMB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall; nearside inner track rod ball joint slight play, and 3 more.

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