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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

Y5 GLNMOT history

Y5 GLN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y5 GLN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
48,609 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GLN was last recorded at 48,609 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,086 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,523 miles
Average per year
1,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,609 miles
  • 2025 – 47,086 miles
  • 2024 – 45,506 miles
  • 2023 – 43,587 miles
  • 2022 – 42,671 miles
  • 2021 – 41,856 miles
  • 2020 – 41,250 miles
  • 2019 – 39,965 miles
  • 2018 – 38,783 miles
  • 2017 – 37,378 miles
  • 2016 – 35,506 miles
  • 2015 – 32,890 miles
  • 2014 – 29,077 miles
  • 2013 – 25,183 miles
  • 2012 – 21,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,609 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and both rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,609 miles (+1,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    214390134430
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and both rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass47,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,086 miles
    Test number
    956509548890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,081 miles (+1,575)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    750707209832
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass45,506 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    457367029050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad very thin, on min thickness 1.5mm, recommend new pads fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass43,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    43,587 miles
    Test number
    335170927964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,587 miles (+916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,587 miles
    Test number
    550562785007
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass42,671 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,671 miles
    Test number
    606961802662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    707768186387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,856 miles (+606)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    834108922546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily cracked and perished showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear tyres heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass41,250 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,250 miles
    Test number
    394315955859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre inner and outer side walls and tread pattern perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass39,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    184125707841
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre perishing/cracking outer side walls.
  12. Fail39,965 miles (+1,182)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,965 miles
    Test number
    840890779321
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre perishing/cracking outer side walls.
  13. Pass38,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    389595657779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,783 miles (+1,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    101836887026
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass37,378 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    652332962079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,506 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,506 miles
    Test number
    544636093057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,890 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    687777725042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,077 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,077 miles
    Test number
    147472124431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,183 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,183 miles
    Test number
    446648623025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,475 miles
    Test number
    649921752054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GLN

Does Y5 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 GLN is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GLN?
The MOT on Y5 GLN is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 GLN done?
Y5 GLN was recorded at 48,609 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
Has Y5 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GLN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 GLN 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 GLN find?
Y5 GLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding.; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroding.; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and both rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking..

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