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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V5 YHHMOT history

V5 YHH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V5 YHH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,113 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 YHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 YHH was last recorded at 136,113 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,717 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,396 miles
Average per year
5,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,113 miles
  • 2025 – 131,717 miles
  • 2024 – 122,010 miles
  • 2023 – 115,584 miles
  • 2022 – 115,550 miles
  • 2021 – 109,771 miles
  • 2020 – 104,001 miles
  • 2019 – 97,021 miles
  • 2018 – 91,074 miles
  • 2017 – 84,041 miles
  • 2016 – 77,150 miles
  • 2015 – 71,984 miles
  • 2014 – 65,321 miles
  • 2013 – 61,616 miles
  • 2012 – 57,259 miles
  • 2011 – 50,580 miles
  • 2010 – 49,867 miles
  • 2009 – 40,320 miles
  • 2008 – 35,481 miles
  • 2007 – 33,947 miles
  • 2006 – 29,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,113 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks weak both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,113 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,113 miles
    Test number
    764085426169
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass131,717 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,717 miles
    Test number
    606307265751
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  3. Fail131,699 miles (+9,689)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,699 miles
    Test number
    655126445518
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    810864621039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,010 miles (+6,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    872552767274
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,584 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    130965847506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,550 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,550 miles
    Test number
    649758283864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,396 miles (+3)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,396 miles
    Test number
    328143120583
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks weak both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail114,393 miles (+4,622)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,393 miles
    Test number
    689071313451
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks weak both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,771 miles (+5,770)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,771 miles
    Test number
    906992718089
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,001 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    335082229936
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail104,001 miles (+6,980)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,001 miles
    Test number
    800182673083
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass97,021 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,021 miles
    Test number
    869438756730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,942 miles (+5,868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    138700148224
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass91,074 miles (+7,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    592125126607
    • AdvisoryExhaust Joint Sleeve Clamp Broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting To Leak (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass84,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    310163101402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,041 miles (+6,891)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,041 miles
    Test number
    264340265149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass77,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    208047885440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,150 miles (+5,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    185661459854
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass71,984 miles (+6,663)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,984 miles
    Test number
    905850985001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOSR brake has very slight bind, able to turn wheel by hand
    • NoteOsr wheel has paint flaking off inner rim, unable to check properly for cracking

  21. Pass65,321 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    315342274045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,616 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    386571153100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,259 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    335911862134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,580 miles (+713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,580 miles
    Test number
    888683321199
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyre outer walls slight cracking
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded

  25. Pass49,867 miles (+9,547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    213447200289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,320 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    393768799153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,481 miles (+1,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    841253418288
    • NoteCorossion on front discs

  28. Pass33,947 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    944104457369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,132 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    474033066397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,128 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    340102566399
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V5 YHH

Does V5 YHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 YHH is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 YHH?
The MOT on V5 YHH is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 YHH done?
V5 YHH was recorded at 136,113 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,441 miles a year.
Has V5 YHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 YHH has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 YHH 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 YHH find?
V5 YHH passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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