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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

C5 AANMOT history

C5 AAN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

C5 AAN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,480 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AAN was last recorded at 187,480 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,979 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,480 miles
  • 2025 – 186,979 miles
  • 2024 – 185,793 miles
  • 2023 – 185,788 miles
  • 2022 – 184,487 miles
  • 2021 – 183,781 miles
  • 2020 – 183,310 miles
  • 2019 – 180,918 miles
  • 2018 – 178,297 miles
  • 2017 – 174,729 miles
  • 2016 – 171,244 miles
  • 2015 – 166,064 miles
  • 2014 – 159,365 miles
  • 2013 – 144,351 miles
  • 2012 – 129,560 miles
  • 2011 – 116,096 miles
  • 2010 – 102,785 miles
  • 2009 – 89,382 miles
  • 2008 – 68,692 miles
  • 2007 – 55,088 miles
  • 2006 – 33,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH, SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,480 miles (+501)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,480 miles
    Test number
    602917276798
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH, SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,979 miles (+1,186)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,979 miles
    Test number
    487473840210
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,793 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,793 miles
    Test number
    895359832428
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail185,788 miles (+1,301)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,788 miles
    Test number
    674857239658
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner INNER TIE ROD PLAY

  5. Pass184,487 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    184,487 miles
    Test number
    381813253172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,482 miles (+701)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,482 miles
    Test number
    406310459606
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,781 miles (+471)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,781 miles
    Test number
    339225559036
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring are corroded

  8. Pass183,310 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,310 miles
    Test number
    614109014187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,270 miles (+2,352)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,270 miles
    Test number
    912259663948
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass180,918 miles (+95)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,918 miles
    Test number
    727204586070
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail180,823 miles (+2,526)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,823 miles
    Test number
    147064052290
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass178,297 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    178,297 miles
    Test number
    238525717738
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail178,257 miles (+3,528)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,257 miles
    Test number
    665503213476
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass174,729 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    174,729 miles
    Test number
    874217739556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,244 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    171,244 miles
    Test number
    558749935559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,064 miles (+6,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    166,064 miles
    Test number
    327494905263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass159,365 miles (+15,014)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,365 miles
    Test number
    709956944302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass144,351 miles (+14,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    144,351 miles
    Test number
    766585543311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass129,560 miles (+13,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,560 miles
    Test number
    579225742362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low inner edge but tread not cut as deep

  20. Pass116,096 miles (+13,311)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    468430941308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,785 miles (+13,403)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    102,785 miles
    Test number
    892030930394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,382 miles (+20,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    754871859381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass68,692 miles (+13,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,692 miles
    Test number
    463452858427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,088 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,088 miles
    Test number
    580605957315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,857 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    752307137052
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteFront service brakes show inbalance.
    • NoteOff and near side front brake discs are lipped.

  26. Fail46,857 miles (+13,174)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    760227737096
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
    • NoteFront service brakes show inbalance.
    • NoteOff and near side front brake discs are lipped.

  27. Pass33,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,683 miles
    Test number
    721162416071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 AAN

Does C5 AAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AAN is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AAN?
The MOT on C5 AAN is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AAN done?
C5 AAN was recorded at 187,480 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has C5 AAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AAN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 AAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 AAN find?
C5 AAN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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