VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V5VOW has 21 MOTs

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This 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,261 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 08:57.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 14th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

V5VOW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH JANUARY 2027110,261 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202514TH JANUARY 202699,028 MI
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 202589,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD JANUARY 202489,134 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20234TH JANUARY 202486,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Has Slight Corrosion
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20223RD JANUARY 202383,535 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202116TH NOVEMBER 202283,438 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Back Plate Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Missing
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Sleeve Defective
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle,wishbones , Chassis, Front Wishbones Slightly Corroded,
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20212ND FEBRUARY 202281,061 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bump Stop Split
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bump Stop Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 202181,061 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bump Stop Split
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bump Stop Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202010TH MARCH 202178,825 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted
PASSED11TH MARCH 201910TH MARCH 202074,935 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH MARCH 201974,935 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH MARCH 20185TH MARCH 201969,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Passed
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.3.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201725TH FEBRUARY 201859,684 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201759,682 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201625TH FEBRUARY 201753,479 MI
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201653,479 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201525TH FEBRUARY 201644,529 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20143RD FEBRUARY 201535,523 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20135TH MARCH 201428,232 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 201328,232 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V5VOW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

V5VOW MOT Comments

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V5VOW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,261 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,891 miles

V5VOW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration V5VOW was manufactured on Friday 5th March 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 110,261 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,891 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V5VOW has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 57 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 9 Major, 1 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 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does V5VOW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 V5VOW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V5VOW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 V5VOW does have Tax. Read more

When does V5VOW Tax expire?

The current Tax for V5VOW will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 V5VOW MOT expire?

The current MOT for V5VOW will expire in 7 months on Thursday 14th January 2027. Read more

When did V5VOW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V5VOW was on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 08:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V5VOW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for V5VOW 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 V5VOW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for V5VOW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has V5VOW done?

The odometer reading for V5VOW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 110,261 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 6,891 miles per year. Read more

How old is V5VOW?

The vehicle V5VOW was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th March 2010. Read more

What colour is V5VOW?

The official colour of V5VOW is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does V5VOW have?

V5VOW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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