VOLKSWAGEN GOLF M5LXJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,658 miles 6 months ago on Friday 6th March 2026 at 13:40.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

M5LXJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 202776,658 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 202516TH MARCH 202673,774 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH MARCH 202416TH MARCH 202572,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 202316TH MARCH 202470,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All 4 Perished And Low (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Big Round Ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes And Drop Links Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202370,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All 4 Perished And Low (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Big Round Ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes And Drop Links Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202216TH MARCH 202369,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Recommend 4x Tyres, All Low And Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Centre Clamp, Slight Leak
PASSED11TH MARCH 202116TH MARCH 202267,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202016TH MARCH 202165,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201916TH MARCH 202062,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside And Outside Edges On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201962,800 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inside And Outside Edges On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201816TH MARCH 201958,068 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 201716TH MARCH 201853,004 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20165TH JUNE 201749,016 MI
PASSED20TH MAY 20155TH JUNE 201641,730 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20145TH JUNE 201539,043 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 201429,226 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201217TH MAY 201323,509 MI
FAILED18TH MAY 201223,500 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M5LXJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

M5LXJ MOT Comments

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M5LXJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,658 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,509 miles

M5LXJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration M5LXJ was manufactured on Tuesday 5th May 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,658 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,509 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M5LXJ has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 26 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does M5LXJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 7th September 2026 M5LXJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M5LXJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 7th September 2026 M5LXJ does have Tax. Read more

When does M5LXJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for M5LXJ will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 M5LXJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for M5LXJ will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did M5LXJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M5LXJ was on Friday 6th March 2026 at 13:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M5LXJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for M5LXJ we can see 15 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 M5LXJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for M5LXJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has M5LXJ done?

The odometer reading for M5LXJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 76,658 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 4,509 miles per year. Read more

How old is M5LXJ?

The vehicle M5LXJ was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 5th May 2009. Read more

What colour is M5LXJ?

The official colour of M5LXJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does M5LXJ have?

M5LXJ has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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