Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,000 cc
X5 FLUMOT history
X5 FLU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 140,925 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 FLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 FLU was last recorded at 140,925 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 3,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,735 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,190 miles
- Average per year
- 8,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,925 miles
- 2025 – 137,735 miles
- 2024 – 130,020 miles
- 2023 – 122,608 miles
- 2022 – 113,486 miles
- 2021 – 105,636 miles
- 2020 – 98,737 miles
- 2019 – 93,645 miles
- 2018 – 84,319 miles
- 2017 – 75,058 miles
- 2016 – 68,729 miles
- 2015 – 60,508 miles
- 2014 – 47,963 miles
- 2013 – 30,139 miles
- 2012 – 21,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,925 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,925 miles (+3,190)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 140,925 miles
- Test number
- 807822130201
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass137,735 miles (+207)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 137,735 miles
- Test number
- 231104693661
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail137,528 miles (+7,508)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,528 miles
- Test number
- 739667526348
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,020 miles (+67)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 130,020 miles
- Test number
- 431900567416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail129,953 miles (+7,345)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,953 miles
- Test number
- 372062208411
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass122,608 miles (+9,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 122,608 miles
- Test number
- 485200445725
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,486 miles (+7,850)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,486 miles
- Test number
- 770688034098
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass105,636 miles (+6,899)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,636 miles
- Test number
- 332597515477
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Upper drop link joint cover has small split but not allowing ingress of dirt
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
Pass98,737 miles (+5,092)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 98,737 miles
- Test number
- 835465441572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sae toothed
Pass93,645 miles (+9,326)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,645 miles
- Test number
- 280025321645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,319 miles (+9,261)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,319 miles
- Test number
- 975891434626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,058 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 75,058 miles
- Test number
- 421726349400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass68,729 miles (+8,221)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,729 miles
- Test number
- 923335983739
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass60,508 miles (+12,545)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,508 miles
- Test number
- 988489715249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,963 miles (+17,824)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,963 miles
- Test number
- 346851334416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,139 miles (+8,154)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 30,139 miles
- Test number
- 335481723462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,985 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,985 miles
- Test number
- 789187232241
- NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
Questions about X5 FLU
- Does X5 FLU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FLU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 FLU?
- The MOT on X5 FLU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 FLU done?
- X5 FLU was recorded at 140,925 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
- Has X5 FLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 FLU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 FLU 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 X5 FLU find?
- X5 FLU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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