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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

X5 MTJMOT history

X5 MTJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

X5 MTJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,698 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MTJ was last recorded at 124,698 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 1,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,595 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,103 miles
Average per year
4,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,698 miles
  • 2024 – 123,595 miles
  • 2023 – 123,532 miles
  • 2021 – 122,933 miles
  • 2020 – 121,274 miles
  • 2019 – 119,006 miles
  • 2018 – 118,632 miles
  • 2016 – 118,504 miles
  • 2015 – 108,367 miles
  • 2014 – 99,550 miles
  • 2013 – 85,127 miles
  • 2011 – 79,653 miles
  • 2010 – 73,887 miles
  • 2009 – 63,363 miles
  • 2008 – 53,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers have poor clearing effect

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.

  • Front Brake disc back plate severely corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays fitted front-rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,698 miles (+1,103)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    198579144114
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers have poor clearing effect
  2. Pass123,595 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,595 miles
    Test number
    925856397987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,532 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    197598578067
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowering springs fitted front - rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc back plate severely corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front-rear
  4. Fail123,517 miles (+584)1 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,517 miles
    Test number
    167498060081
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc back plate severely corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, split & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front-rear
  5. Pass122,933 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    925365649720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass121,274 miles (+2,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,274 miles
    Test number
    857975608878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass119,006 miles (+374)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,006 miles
    Test number
    462978487427
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass118,632 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    758278284108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,504 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,504 miles
    Test number
    920112493728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,442 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,442 miles
    Test number
    168664461480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,367 miles (+8,817)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    359715685058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  12. Pass99,550 miles (+14,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    645449504191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    525103613156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,127 miles (+5,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,127 miles
    Test number
    966712313118
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass79,653 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,653 miles
    Test number
    806441971134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    910754090166
    • 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)
  17. Fail73,887 miles (+10,524)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    963514690102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
  18. Fail63,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    662624099178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass63,363 miles (+9,551)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    864544499197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    814054698151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 MTJ

Does X5 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 MTJ expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 MTJ?
The MOT on X5 MTJ expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 MTJ done?
X5 MTJ was recorded at 124,698 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 4,120 miles a year.
Has X5 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MTJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
X5 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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