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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

W5 YEHMOT history

W5 YEH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

W5 YEH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,570 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 YEH was last recorded at 150,570 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,556 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,570 miles
  • 2025 – 150,556 miles
  • 2024 – 142,829 miles
  • 2023 – 134,123 miles
  • 2022 – 128,926 miles
  • 2021 – 126,434 miles
  • 2020 – 121,338 miles
  • 2019 – 116,808 miles
  • 2018 – 111,823 miles
  • 2017 – 106,906 miles
  • 2016 – 103,054 miles
  • 2015 – 94,419 miles
  • 2014 – 84,543 miles
  • 2013 – 81,452 miles
  • 2012 – 77,236 miles
  • 2011 – 69,655 miles
  • 2010 – 63,288 miles
  • 2009 – 59,176 miles
  • 2008 – 56,008 miles
  • 2007 – 53,182 miles
  • 2006 – 50,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Reverse lamps inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,570 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,570 miles
    Test number
    332498814073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,556 miles (+7,727)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,556 miles
    Test number
    350024916578
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak

  3. Pass142,829 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,829 miles
    Test number
    959661981961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,123 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,123 miles
    Test number
    500447798055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,926 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    512732855039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,434 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    968961771035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,338 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    589621781513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    350371368194
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  9. Fail116,808 miles (+4,985)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    873158800893
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inop

  10. Pass111,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    175865061157
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  11. Fail111,823 miles (+4,917)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,823 miles
    Test number
    793189515048
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryO/S Front tyre under-inflated.
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency very low

  12. Pass106,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    660922122644
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail106,906 miles (+3,852)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    872431260935
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml light

  14. Pass103,054 miles (+8,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,054 miles
    Test number
    370710251943
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low

  15. Fail94,419 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    156279945086
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear spring corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass94,419 miles (+9,876)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    345249645015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear spring corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass84,543 miles (+3,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    179480954425
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    909984513279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,448 miles (+4,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    556734613242
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass77,236 miles (+7,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    749785812232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    359343701454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,655 miles (+6,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    109592401287
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass63,288 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    451473490166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,176 miles (+3,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    930315809200
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  25. Pass56,008 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    922505508282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,182 miles (+2,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    631192697143
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  27. Pass50,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,549 miles
    Test number
    952896206232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 YEH

Does W5 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 YEH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 YEH?
The MOT on W5 YEH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 YEH done?
W5 YEH was recorded at 150,570 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has W5 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 YEH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 YEH 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 YEH find?
W5 YEH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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