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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

Y5 MXLMOT history

Y5 MXL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

Y5 MXL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,964 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MXL was last recorded at 129,964 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 4,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,820 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,144 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,964 miles
  • 2025 – 125,820 miles
  • 2024 – 112,432 miles
  • 2023 – 109,052 miles
  • 2022 – 103,464 miles
  • 2021 – 95,427 miles
  • 2019 – 80,829 miles
  • 2018 – 70,844 miles
  • 2017 – 67,509 miles
  • 2016 – 62,341 miles
  • 2015 – 56,097 miles
  • 2014 – 49,158 miles
  • 2013 – 35,033 miles
  • 2012 – 34,491 miles
  • 2011 – 28,639 miles
  • 2010 – 21,941 miles
  • 2009 – 20,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,964 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,964 miles (+4,144)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,964 miles
    Test number
    868024734024
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,820 miles (+13,388)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    663980424947
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,432 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    772616162745
    • 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))

  4. Pass109,052 miles (+5,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    903957717538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,464 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,464 miles
    Test number
    782796853539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,462 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,462 miles
    Test number
    340190714858
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass95,427 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    830665497242
    • 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))

  8. Fail95,417 miles (+14,588)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,417 miles
    Test number
    799198878310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not checked due to exhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryImbalance on rear brakes

  9. Pass80,829 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    909066168090
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail80,829 miles (+9,985)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    604691374899
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass70,844 miles (+3,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    854496115694
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,509 miles (+5,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    510161119887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass62,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,341 miles
    Test number
    484028738314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,341 miles (+7,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,341 miles
    Test number
    463564558558
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  15. Pass56,097 miles (+6,939)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,097 miles
    Test number
    268395485440
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass49,158 miles (+14,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    958989694144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    105301693187
    • 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. Fail35,033 miles (+542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    646561193153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass34,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    135700492405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,491 miles (+5,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    319270992013
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  21. Pass28,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,639 miles
    Test number
    509384151064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,639 miles (+6,698)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,639 miles
    Test number
    919364051091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass21,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    182440140497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,941 miles (+1,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,941 miles
    Test number
    670220940079
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass20,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,095 miles
    Test number
    924451769113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 MXL

Does Y5 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MXL is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MXL?
The MOT on Y5 MXL is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MXL done?
Y5 MXL was recorded at 129,964 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has Y5 MXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MXL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 MXL 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 MXL find?
Y5 MXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both front; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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