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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,200 cc

W5 DUBMOT history

W5 DUB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

W5 DUB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
117,422 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DUB was last recorded at 117,422 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 3,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,817 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,605 miles
Average per year
6,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,422 miles
  • 2023 – 113,817 miles
  • 2022 – 106,302 miles
  • 2021 – 101,319 miles
  • 2020 – 95,030 miles
  • 2018 – 87,082 miles
  • 2017 – 78,897 miles
  • 2016 – 72,558 miles
  • 2015 – 67,104 miles
  • 2014 – 60,366 miles
  • 2013 – 52,092 miles
  • 2012 – 44,345 miles
  • 2011 – 32,321 miles
  • 2010 – 21,867 miles
  • 2009 – 17,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,422 miles
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,422 miles (+3,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    476347565117
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass113,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,817 miles
    Test number
    375218948818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  3. Fail113,817 miles (+7,515)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,817 miles
    Test number
    397504812892
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral 3rd stop light missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

  4. Pass106,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    873971267383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail106,302 miles (+4,983)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    760391498294
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPump at the front of engine insecure

  6. Pass101,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    723851937126
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail101,319 miles (+6,289)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    825340453084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass95,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    882295040664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,030 miles (+7,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,030 miles
    Test number
    244588361292
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass87,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    942081657631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight seepage around leg (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle offside

  11. Fail87,082 miles (+8,185)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    243147627677
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle offside

  12. Pass78,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    789375676167
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on th einner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail78,896 miles (+6,338)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    622711924385
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on th einner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail72,558 miles (+2,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,558 miles
    Test number
    614190601628
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass70,095 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    270455774360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,104 miles (+6,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    306487775140
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass60,366 miles (+8,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    418351774107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,092 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,092 miles
    Test number
    397230273161
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail52,025 miles (+7,680)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    275969463494
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass44,345 miles (+12,024)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    117432572130
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has slight damage to it.
    • NoteOnly checked centre seat belt due to child seats

  21. Pass32,321 miles (+10,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    978544851186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail21,867 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,867 miles
    Test number
    410709430190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass21,867 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,867 miles
    Test number
    473719630130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,821 miles
    Test number
    250972219425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DUB

Does W5 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 DUB expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 DUB?
The MOT on W5 DUB expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 DUB done?
W5 DUB was recorded at 117,422 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 6,537 miles a year.
Has W5 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DUB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 DUB 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 W5 DUB find?
W5 DUB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: sill covers fitted.

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