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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

C5 ANFMOT history

C5 ANF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

C5 ANF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,219 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ANF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ANF was last recorded at 118,219 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,166 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,219 miles
  • 2025 – 114,386 miles
  • 2024 – 109,906 miles
  • 2023 – 98,830 miles
  • 2022 – 97,543 miles
  • 2021 – 95,368 miles
  • 2020 – 93,774 miles
  • 2019 – 91,003 miles
  • 2018 – 87,048 miles
  • 2017 – 82,079 miles
  • 2016 – 75,244 miles
  • 2015 – 69,313 miles
  • 2014 – 62,991 miles
  • 2013 – 55,439 miles
  • 2012 – 50,600 miles
  • 2011 – 43,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,219 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,219 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,219 miles
    Test number
    447927153471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail118,166 miles (+3,780)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,166 miles
    Test number
    673145865980
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,386 miles (+4,480)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    558898791631
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,906 miles (+11,076)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    851112130868
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass98,830 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    805974808599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail98,813 miles (+1,270)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    775560779771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass97,543 miles (+2,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    359525434297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass95,368 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    566514974456
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail95,368 miles (+1,594)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    435326382983
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass93,774 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    716873163521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,003 miles (+3,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    993191627120
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges and advise tracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,048 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    578286900908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail87,043 miles (+4,964)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,043 miles
    Test number
    588874707613
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass82,079 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    309362595714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    663579996707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,244 miles (+5,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    875710519636
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass69,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    725430215245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,313 miles (+6,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    756540315297
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,991 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,991 miles
    Test number
    656784904230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,938 miles (+7,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    916269594193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass55,439 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,439 miles
    Test number
    116950803252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,600 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,600 miles
    Test number
    407619492116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,639 miles
    Test number
    149841701243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ANF

Does C5 ANF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ANF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ANF?
The MOT on C5 ANF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ANF done?
C5 ANF was recorded at 118,219 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has C5 ANF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ANF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ANF 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 ANF find?
C5 ANF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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