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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

Y5 MKJMOT history

Y5 MKJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y5 MKJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,085 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MKJ was last recorded at 159,085 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 12,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,798 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,287 miles
Average per year
9,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,085 miles
  • 2025 – 146,798 miles
  • 2024 – 140,600 miles
  • 2022 – 132,009 miles
  • 2020 – 110,273 miles
  • 2019 – 97,459 miles
  • 2018 – 84,641 miles
  • 2017 – 74,790 miles
  • 2016 – 66,085 miles
  • 2015 – 60,629 miles
  • 2014 – 53,306 miles
  • 2013 – 45,028 miles
  • 2012 – 32,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,085 miles
    Test number
    559216838850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,085 miles (+12,287)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,085 miles
    Test number
    893833158613
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,798 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,798 miles
    Test number
    198421739325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,565 miles (+5,965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,565 miles
    Test number
    730434588686
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass140,600 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    888365959359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,009 miles (+10,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    708900753962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass121,484 miles (+11,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    626350704117
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront console bushes perished slightly

  8. Pass110,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    964476619338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,273 miles (+12,814)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    239108212301
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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. Pass97,459 miles (+12,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,459 miles
    Test number
    856577965589
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,641 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    747880681627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,790 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    865809752871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,085 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    576009277696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,629 miles (+7,323)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    629565505199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and worn at inner edge

  15. Pass53,306 miles (+8,278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    707631994057
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low

  16. Pass45,028 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    185065893461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,967 miles (+12,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    157102793023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass32,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    298424592069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 MKJ

Does Y5 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MKJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MKJ?
The MOT on Y5 MKJ is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MKJ done?
Y5 MKJ was recorded at 159,085 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,160 miles a year.
Has Y5 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MKJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
Y5 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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