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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

W5 MWAMOT history

W5 MWA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 195,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

W5 MWA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2026
Mileage
195,050 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MWA was last recorded at 195,050 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,738 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
11,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,050 miles
  • 2024 – 191,738 miles
  • 2023 – 190,415 miles
  • 2022 – 183,392 miles
  • 2021 – 169,196 miles
  • 2020 – 167,448 miles
  • 2019 – 157,561 miles
  • 2018 – 144,003 miles
  • 2017 – 129,642 miles
  • 2016 – 113,115 miles
  • 2015 – 93,159 miles
  • 2014 – 77,006 miles
  • 2013 – 54,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,050 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,050 miles (+3,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,050 miles
    Test number
    165788762583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass191,738 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    191,738 miles
    Test number
    631708987191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,415 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,415 miles
    Test number
    157146758709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,392 miles
    Test number
    509015483810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,392 miles (+14,196)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,392 miles
    Test number
    777133676627
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront TYRES ON LIMIT

  6. Pass169,196 miles (+1,748)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    220225483677
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass167,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    167,448 miles
    Test number
    687048946545
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER CONSOLE BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED

  8. Fail167,448 miles (+9,887)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,448 miles
    Test number
    492482250923
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT LOWER CONSOLE BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE ON LIMIT

  9. Pass157,561 miles (+13,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    157,561 miles
    Test number
    862579935015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass144,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,003 miles
    Test number
    652393169066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail144,003 miles (+14,361)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,003 miles
    Test number
    236786626132
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass129,642 miles (+16,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    877699861687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService light illuminated

  13. Pass113,115 miles (+19,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    750775593406
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  14. Fail93,159 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,159 miles
    Test number
    619255865049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,159 miles (+16,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,159 miles
    Test number
    908075865048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,006 miles (+22,886)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    959996884049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,120 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    105854013090
    • 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)
    • NoteEmmisions too low to read

Questions about W5 MWA

Does W5 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 MWA expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 MWA?
The MOT on W5 MWA expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 MWA done?
W5 MWA was recorded at 195,050 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 11,168 miles a year.
Has W5 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MWA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 MWA 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 MWA find?
W5 MWA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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