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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 YAYMOT history

V5 YAY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 120,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

V5 YAY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,120 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 YAY was last recorded at 120,120 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 5,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,895 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,225 miles
Average per year
4,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,120 miles
  • 2025 – 114,895 miles
  • 2024 – 106,253 miles
  • 2023 – 98,906 miles
  • 2022 – 95,463 miles
  • 2021 – 89,040 miles
  • 2020 – 88,392 miles
  • 2019 – 83,254 miles
  • 2018 – 75,276 miles
  • 2017 – 66,215 miles
  • 2016 – 60,557 miles
  • 2015 – 58,123 miles
  • 2014 – 54,974 miles
  • 2013 – 51,475 miles
  • 2012 – 47,939 miles
  • 2011 – 44,510 miles
  • 2010 – 40,813 miles
  • 2009 – 36,624 miles
  • 2008 – 32,298 miles
  • 2007 – 28,303 miles
  • 2006 – 22,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,120 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,120 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    877730103284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,895 miles (+8,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,895 miles
    Test number
    872224848443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,253 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    461508947378
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail106,253 miles (+7,347)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    448747625498
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass98,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,906 miles
    Test number
    785075849513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,904 miles (+3,441)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    968631220636
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass95,463 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,463 miles
    Test number
    650085757218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a , towards top of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper strut attachments have slight movement.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre pipe sealing joint area. ( clamp loose ) (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail95,463 miles (+6,423)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,463 miles
    Test number
    149555811256
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a , towards top of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper strut attachments have slight movement.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre pipe sealing joint area. ( clamp loose ) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,040 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    143110978545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    437414284827
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,392 miles (+5,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,392 miles
    Test number
    742752829114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,254 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    477462647805
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail83,251 miles (+7,975)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,251 miles
    Test number
    423089967031
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass75,276 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,276 miles
    Test number
    972863477375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread approx 3mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread approx 3mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail75,275 miles (+9,060)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,275 miles
    Test number
    750513203543
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread approx 3mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread approx 3mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,215 miles (+5,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    323560596445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,557 miles (+2,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    897737002412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass58,123 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    656285965057
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail58,121 miles (+3,147)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,121 miles
    Test number
    246454265064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass54,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    998293074078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,974 miles (+3,499)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    166493674420
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass51,475 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    175093673054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,939 miles
    Test number
    456605872005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,939 miles (+3,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,939 miles
    Test number
    297665972096
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass44,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    279086071022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,510 miles (+3,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    867236071073
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,813 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    331557070009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail40,811 miles (+4,187)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    253885670071
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass36,624 miles (+4,326)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,624 miles
    Test number
    213527579045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in offside front lower ball joint recommend replacment

  30. Pass32,298 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    164679878404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,303 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,303 miles
    Test number
    150004777045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass22,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,061 miles
    Test number
    711368886019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 YAY

Does V5 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 YAY is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 YAY?
The MOT on V5 YAY is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 YAY done?
V5 YAY was recorded at 120,120 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
Has V5 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 YAY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 YAY 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 YAY find?
V5 YAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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