VOLKSWAGEN GOLF A5XGR has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know A5XGR may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for A5XGR in seconds…
The MOT for this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF expires in 3 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,191 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 16:22.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 17th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

A5XGR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH AUGUST 2026117,191 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 202417TH AUGUST 2025108,623 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2024108,623 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202317TH AUGUST 202499,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202217TH AUGUST 202392,411 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH AUGUST 202292,411 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH MAY 202111TH MAY 202279,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED12TH MAY 202179,332 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Damaged And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH MARCH 20208TH MARCH 202166,873 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201821ST SEPTEMBER 201961,287 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s/f And N/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s/f And N/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201861,278 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s/f And N/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened O/s/f And N/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Front Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201728TH AUGUST 201858,245 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201610TH AUGUST 201756,290 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201656,265 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cracking
PASSED11TH JULY 201510TH JULY 201654,383 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED11TH JULY 201510TH JULY 2016102,406 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 20142ND JULY 201553,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED2ND JULY 201453,008 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  7. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  8. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  12. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED31ST MAY 201330TH MAY 201452,882 MI
FAILED29TH MAY 201352,272 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
FAILED23RD MAY 201352,261 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 201219TH JANUARY 201342,509 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play At Osr Inner Track Rod
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak Under Inlet Manifold
  3. USER ENTERED - Water Leaking From Rear Joint
  4. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Discs Lip[ped
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201119TH JANUARY 201235,815 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201019TH JANUARY 201128,915 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 200825TH NOVEMBER 200919,455 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5XGR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

A5XGR MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

A5XGR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,191 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,168 miles

A5XGR FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration A5XGR was manufactured on Monday 30th January 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 117,191 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,168 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5XGR has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 33 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does A5XGR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 A5XGR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5XGR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 A5XGR does have Tax. Read more

When does A5XGR Tax expire?

The current Tax for A5XGR will expire in 1 year on Tuesday 1st June 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 A5XGR MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5XGR will expire in 3 months on Monday 17th August 2026. Read more

When did A5XGR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5XGR was on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 16:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5XGR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A5XGR we can see 17 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 A5XGR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for A5XGR we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has A5XGR done?

The odometer reading for A5XGR at the last MOT in August 2025 was 117,191 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 6,168 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5XGR?

The vehicle A5XGR was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th January 2006. Read more

What colour is A5XGR?

The official colour of A5XGR is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does A5XGR have?

A5XGR has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

A5XGR MOT Check