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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

W5 RGEMOT history

W5 RGE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 46,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

W5 RGE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,247 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
13 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RGE was last recorded at 46,247 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,626 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,621 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,247 miles
  • 2025 – 42,626 miles
  • 2024 – 39,812 miles
  • 2023 – 36,128 miles
  • 2022 – 33,048 miles
  • 2021 – 29,523 miles
  • 2020 – 25,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,247 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 9 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,247 miles (+3,621)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    224620444071
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass42,626 miles (+2,814)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    671758120207
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass39,812 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    556314368102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,128 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    395807293907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass33,048 miles (+3,525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    596613634238
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside + nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass29,523 miles (+3,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    340453976278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass25,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,608 miles
    Test number
    619055831334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RGE

Does W5 RGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RGE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 RGE?
The MOT on W5 RGE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RGE done?
W5 RGE was recorded at 46,247 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has W5 RGE ever failed its MOT?
No. W5 RGE has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on W5 RGE 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 RGE find?
W5 RGE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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