Volkswagen Golf
Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc
W5 SELMOT history
W5 SEL is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 55,051 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 SEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 SEL was last recorded at 55,051 miles on 5 Jun 2023, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 54,985 miles · 9 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 66 miles
- Average per year
- 1,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 55,051 miles
- 2022 – 54,985 miles
- 2021 – 54,944 miles
- 2019 – 54,376 miles
- 2017 – 53,515 miles
- 2016 – 52,450 miles
- 2014 – 49,637 miles
- 2012 – 47,308 miles
- 2011 – 46,207 miles
- 2010 – 44,986 miles
- 2009 – 42,842 miles
- 2008 – 40,522 miles
- 2007 – 36,828 miles
- 2006 – 30,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,051 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting worn. (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,051 miles (+66)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 55,051 miles
- Test number
- 815368381522
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting worn. (5.3.2 (c))
Pass54,985 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 54,985 miles
- Test number
- 974918251857
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail54,977 miles (+33)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,977 miles
- Test number
- 964814460273
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,944 miles (+568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 54,944 miles
- Test number
- 212628875991
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,376 miles (+861)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 54,376 miles
- Test number
- 329167697147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,515 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,515 miles
- Test number
- 344435146451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,450 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,450 miles
- Test number
- 702850160438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,637 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,637 miles
- Test number
- 629754374221
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,308 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 47,308 miles
- Test number
- 957014222334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,276 miles (+1,069)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,276 miles
- Test number
- 415407992252
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass46,207 miles (+1,221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,207 miles
- Test number
- 485552221408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,986 miles (+2,144)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,986 miles
- Test number
- 474626600384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,842 miles (+2,320)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,842 miles
- Test number
- 404123629416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,522 miles (+3,694)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 40,522 miles
- Test number
- 871679318358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,828 miles (+6,180)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,828 miles
- Test number
- 371869407315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 30,648 miles
- Test number
- 334126006300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,648 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,648 miles
- Test number
- 264165506395
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about W5 SEL
- Does W5 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W5 SEL expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W5 SEL?
- The MOT on W5 SEL expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W5 SEL done?
- W5 SEL was recorded at 55,051 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2023, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
- Has W5 SEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 SEL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on W5 SEL 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 SEL find?
- W5 SEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn., and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.