VOLKSWAGEN GOLF E5ABV has 32 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,847 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 09:02.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E5ABV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 2027158,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD APRIL 2026158,847 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND APRIL 202530TH APRIL 2026149,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED26TH MARCH 2025149,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
PASSED1ST MAY 202430TH APRIL 2025142,947 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202324TH APRIL 2024137,758 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST APRIL 2023137,757 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Union (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST APRIL 202220TH APRIL 2023132,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Brake Discs Rusted Through Standing.
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202126TH JANUARY 2022132,459 MI
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2021132,459 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201926TH DECEMBER 2020129,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Sill Slight Creased
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noise? On Acceleration From Front Of Vehicle, Unable To See.
FAILED27TH DECEMBER 2019129,427 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Sill Slight Creased
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noise? On Acceleration From Front Of Vehicle, Unable To See.
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 201821ST DECEMBER 2019124,934 MI
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 2018124,934 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201721ST DECEMBER 2018119,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 2017119,852 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Tread
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201617TH DECEMBER 2017113,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2016113,173 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  9. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201517TH DECEMBER 2016106,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Both Have Cracked Side Walls
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light On
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 201417TH DECEMBER 201598,056 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Starting To Crack
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201317TH DECEMBER 201490,540 MI
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 201284,945 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201217TH DECEMBER 201384,945 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201116TH DECEMBER 201279,414 MI
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 201179,414 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 201016TH DECEMBER 201172,706 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 200916TH DECEMBER 201067,957 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200816TH DECEMBER 200963,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.1.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 200760,329 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 200716TH DECEMBER 200860,329 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 200616TH DECEMBER 200754,792 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 200654,792 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E5ABV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

E5ABV MOT Comments

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E5ABV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,847 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,619 miles

E5ABV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration E5ABV was manufactured on Friday 13th December 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,847 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,619 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E5ABV has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 38 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 14 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E5ABV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 20th June 2026 E5ABV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E5ABV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 20th June 2026 E5ABV does have Tax. Read more

When does E5ABV Tax expire?

The current Tax for E5ABV will expire in 9 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 E5ABV MOT expire?

The current MOT for E5ABV will expire in 10 months on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did E5ABV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E5ABV was on Saturday 25th April 2026 at 09:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E5ABV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for E5ABV we can see 20 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 E5ABV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for E5ABV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has E5ABV done?

The odometer reading for E5ABV at the last MOT in April 2026 was 158,847 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 6,619 miles per year. Read more

How old is E5ABV?

The vehicle E5ABV was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 13th December 2002. Read more

What colour is E5ABV?

The official colour of E5ABV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does E5ABV have?

E5ABV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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