VOLKSWAGEN GOLF A5WUS has 23 MOTs

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This 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 168,073 miles 1 week ago on Friday 10th April 2026 at 13:49.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 9th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

A5WUS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH APRIL 2027168,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Nearside & Offside Floor Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MAY 202223RD MAY 2023167,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Rear N/s And O/s Floor Corroded
FAILED20TH MAY 2022167,757 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Advise Rear N/s And O/s Floor Corroded
PASSED24TH MAY 202123RD MAY 2022167,532 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 2021167,530 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength O/s And N/s Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED4TH JULY 20193RD JANUARY 2021167,417 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 2019167,417 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible Pattern ! (4.1.4 (c))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Horn Sound Not In Accordance With Requirements (7.7 (c))
PASSED2ND JULY 20183RD JULY 2019166,946 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Brake Hoses Have Corrosion To The Ferrules
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH JUNE 2018166,911 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Drive Belt Slack
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Aftermarket Rear Lamps Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Floor Corroded
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 20173RD JULY 2018162,952 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 2017162,943 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201624TH JUNE 2017156,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201524TH JUNE 2016151,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED10TH JUNE 2015151,920 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  4. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED25TH JUNE 201424TH JUNE 2015147,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 2014147,354 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20114TH DECEMBER 2012147,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2011147,027 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.5b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.5b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - N\S And O\S Rear Discs Corroded
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201030TH NOVEMBER 2011144,511 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20091ST OCTOBER 2010142,318 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20081ST OCTOBER 2009137,025 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20071ST OCTOBER 2008131,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Flexible Hose Clip Loose
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Wheels Mis Shapen
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Wheelarch Trim Loose At Front
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200628TH SEPTEMBER 2007129,401 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5WUS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

A5WUS MOT Comments

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A5WUS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 168,073 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,543 miles

A5WUS FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration A5WUS was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 168,073 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,543 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5WUS has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 40 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 20 Major, 0 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does A5WUS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A5WUS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5WUS Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 A5WUS does have Tax. Read more

When does A5WUS Tax expire?

The current Tax for A5WUS will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A5WUS MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5WUS will expire in 12 months on Friday 9th April 2027. Read more

When did A5WUS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5WUS was on Friday 10th April 2026 at 13:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5WUS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A5WUS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5WUS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for A5WUS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A5WUS done?

The odometer reading for A5WUS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 168,073 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,543 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5WUS?

The vehicle A5WUS was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Monday 20th November 1989. Read more

What colour is A5WUS?

The official colour of A5WUS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A5WUS have?

A5WUS has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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