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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

Y5 EJTMOT history

Y5 EJT is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y5 EJT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,961 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 EJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 EJT was last recorded at 97,961 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,966 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
5,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,961 miles
  • 2024 – 90,966 miles
  • 2023 – 84,523 miles
  • 2022 – 80,593 miles
  • 2021 – 76,129 miles
  • 2019 – 70,161 miles
  • 2018 – 64,590 miles
  • 2017 – 59,562 miles
  • 2016 – 54,967 miles
  • 2015 – 48,563 miles
  • 2014 – 37,583 miles
  • 2013 – 33,700 miles
  • 2012 – 25,091 miles
  • 2011 – 18,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,961 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,961 miles (+6,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,961 miles
    Test number
    896998035526
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass90,966 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    621095542473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,225 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    193984734570
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm, rear bracket ( console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm, rear bracket (console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,225 miles (+4,702)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,225 miles
    Test number
    345389554958
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm, rear bracket ( console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm, rear bracket (console) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,523 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    431199371244
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,593 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    307735052387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail80,593 miles (+4,464)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    639850026133
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,129 miles (+5,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    288585892795
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bushes worn, no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,161 miles (+5,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    607798815988
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre pendulum bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,590 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    158785074243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    320407736327
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail59,562 miles (+4,595)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,562 miles
    Test number
    967843894408
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass54,967 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    225526645542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,563 miles (+10,980)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,563 miles
    Test number
    416189120062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear have minor cracks
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,583 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    435262574297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,700 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,700 miles
    Test number
    865258803351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,091 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    386960792482
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass25,091 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    706720092216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,195 miles
    Test number
    638550391244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 EJT

Does Y5 EJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 EJT is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 EJT?
The MOT on Y5 EJT is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 EJT done?
Y5 EJT was recorded at 97,961 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,662 miles a year.
Has Y5 EJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 EJT has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 EJT 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 Y5 EJT find?
Y5 EJT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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