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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V5 YEHMOT history

V5 YEH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

V5 YEH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,468 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 YEH
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
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 YEH was last recorded at 149,468 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,364 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,104 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,468 miles
  • 2025 – 147,364 miles
  • 2023 – 144,512 miles
  • 2022 – 139,235 miles
  • 2021 – 133,959 miles
  • 2020 – 126,221 miles
  • 2019 – 116,009 miles
  • 2018 – 112,160 miles
  • 2017 – 105,899 miles
  • 2016 – 90,357 miles
  • 2015 – 84,951 miles
  • 2014 – 81,052 miles
  • 2013 – 77,469 miles
  • 2012 – 76,955 miles
  • 2011 – 72,222 miles
  • 2010 – 61,702 miles
  • 2009 – 52,795 miles
  • 2008 – 45,866 miles
  • 2007 – 39,331 miles
  • 2006 – 33,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,468 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 Rear seat belt buckle missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear seat base missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,468 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,468 miles
    Test number
    721853406422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,364 miles (+33)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,364 miles
    Test number
    183330036511
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat base missing
  3. Fail147,331 miles (+2,819)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,331 miles
    Test number
    243190407316
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle missing
    • AdvisoryRear seat base missing
  4. Pass144,512 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,512 miles
    Test number
    125420916956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,235 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,235 miles
    Test number
    927059451642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,959 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    273069177952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,221 miles (+10,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    853071582726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    795225958284
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail116,009 miles (+3,849)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,009 miles
    Test number
    813194657752
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass112,160 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,160 miles
    Test number
    441724776893
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded
  11. Fail112,160 miles (+3)2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,160 miles
    Test number
    769293434018
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded
  12. Fail112,157 miles (+6,258)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    219684726263
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joint with flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake imbalanced requirements only just met(N/S >>>O/S). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills and floors damaged
  13. Pass105,899 miles (+15,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    272466636398
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak evident
  14. Pass90,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    885231781379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front sills collapsed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
    • AdvisoryOil seepage at gearbox
  15. Fail90,357 miles (+5,406)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    307033090425
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front sills collapsed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
    • AdvisoryOil seepage at gearbox
  16. Pass84,951 miles (+3,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    597333346568
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight freeplay detected at the steering wheel
  17. Pass81,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    368428434466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail81,052 miles (+3,583)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,052 miles
    Test number
    358828234276
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass77,469 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    186879133277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,955 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    529239372213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,774 miles (+4,552)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    885692102296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger broken
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
  22. Pass72,222 miles (+10,520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    969593701238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,702 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    873640600284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,795 miles (+6,929)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,795 miles
    Test number
    944488009228
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteRear reg plate starting to delaminate
  25. Pass45,866 miles (+6,535)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    613120218213
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre & has splits on outer side wall
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate slightly delaminating
  26. Pass39,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    584981107254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,331 miles (+5,915)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,331 miles
    Test number
    101171707210
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass33,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    644735506206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 YEH

Does V5 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 YEH is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 YEH?
The MOT on V5 YEH is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 YEH done?
V5 YEH was recorded at 149,468 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has V5 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 YEH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 YEH 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 YEH find?
V5 YEH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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