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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

Y5 MAJMOT history

Y5 MAJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y5 MAJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,823 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MAJ was last recorded at 139,823 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,814 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,823 miles
  • 2025 – 137,117 miles
  • 2024 – 133,818 miles
  • 2023 – 129,237 miles
  • 2021 – 122,824 miles
  • 2020 – 118,994 miles
  • 2019 – 107,391 miles
  • 2018 – 91,915 miles
  • 2017 – 84,935 miles
  • 2016 – 77,554 miles
  • 2015 – 69,710 miles
  • 2014 – 63,610 miles
  • 2013 – 47,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,823 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    582057666430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail139,814 miles (+2,697)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,814 miles
    Test number
    243604508196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass137,117 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,117 miles
    Test number
    316015261416
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail137,111 miles (+3,293)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,111 miles
    Test number
    927271269214
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,818 miles (+4,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    779040853012
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,237 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,237 miles
    Test number
    712070822391
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,236 miles (+6,412)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,236 miles
    Test number
    299762551978
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,824 miles (+29)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    116303384281
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail122,795 miles (+3,801)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    401126532655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner adrift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,994 miles (+11,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,994 miles
    Test number
    948078026273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,391 miles (+15,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    546475502749
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,915 miles (+6,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    567557502037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass84,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    539369986477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail84,935 miles (+7,381)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    779955150781
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,554 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    426497387671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,710 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    776867107801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,610 miles (+16,407)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    536380184259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  18. Pass47,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    457385253277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 MAJ

Does Y5 MAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MAJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MAJ?
The MOT on Y5 MAJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MAJ done?
Y5 MAJ was recorded at 139,823 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has Y5 MAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MAJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 MAJ 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 MAJ find?
Y5 MAJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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