VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J5BLM has 25 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,315 miles 3 weeks ago on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 07:54.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 8th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

J5BLM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH AUGUST 2027163,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Inner Edge 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20258TH AUGUST 2026160,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20248TH AUGUST 2025157,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2024157,276 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20238TH AUGUST 2024153,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2023153,034 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20228TH AUGUST 2023149,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 195/65/15 Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20215TH AUGUST 2022145,912 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Screw In Offside Rear Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 202015TH JULY 2021140,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn Slightly On Inner Edges
FAILED16TH JULY 2020140,146 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald Inner Edge And Underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge And Cut To Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20194TH DECEMBER 2020134,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Engine/under Trays Fitted
PASSED10TH JULY 20189TH JULY 2019124,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine/under Trays Fitted
PASSED10TH JULY 20179TH JULY 2018112,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edges Low And Starting To Perish (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH JULY 2017112,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edges Low And Starting To Perish (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201629TH JANUARY 201796,392 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201529TH JANUARY 201683,162 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED30TH JANUARY 201583,162 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED21ST MARCH 201420TH MARCH 2015699,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
PASSED5TH MARCH 20135TH MARCH 201452,426 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20125TH MARCH 201341,724 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 201241,724 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.2.1b)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201120TH OCTOBER 201240,272 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Starting To Smear
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201140,272 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre(s) Incorrect Because A Lightweight Or Space Saving Wheel Is Fitted (4.1.a.1b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Starting To Smear
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20107TH DECEMBER 201132,732 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 201032,502 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J5BLM Passed/Failed

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

J5BLM MOT Comments

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J5BLM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,315 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,596 miles

J5BLM FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J5BLM was manufactured on Friday 7th December 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 163,315 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,596 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 2010. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J5BLM has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 44 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does J5BLM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 J5BLM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J5BLM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 J5BLM does have Tax. Read more

When does J5BLM Tax expire?

The current Tax for J5BLM will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 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 J5BLM MOT expire?

The current MOT for J5BLM will expire in 11 months on Sunday 8th August 2027. Read more

When did J5BLM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J5BLM was on Tuesday 4th August 2026 at 07:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J5BLM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J5BLM 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 J5BLM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J5BLM 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 J5BLM done?

The odometer reading for J5BLM at the last MOT in August 2026 was 163,315 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 8,596 miles per year. Read more

How old is J5BLM?

The vehicle J5BLM was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th December 2007. Read more

What colour is J5BLM?

The official colour of J5BLM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J5BLM have?

J5BLM has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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