Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
C5 BVWMOT history
C5 BVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,042 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 BVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 BVW was last recorded at 125,042 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Sept 2018: 15,001 miles, lower than 72,510 miles on 30 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,041 miles · 30 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,042 miles
- 2025 – 123,235 miles
- 2024 – 119,270 miles
- 2023 – 105,868 miles
- 2022 – 101,378 miles
- 2021 – 17,124 miles
- 2020 – 16,901 miles
- 2019 – 16,218 miles
- 2018 – 15,001 miles
- 2017 – 72,510 miles
- 2016 – 70,534 miles
- 2015 – 68,499 miles
- 2014 – 63,697 miles
- 2013 – 60,273 miles
- 2012 – 55,113 miles
- 2011 – 50,756 miles
- 2010 – 45,092 miles
- 2009 – 41,758 miles
- 2008 – 36,257 miles
- 2007 – 29,587 miles
- 2006 – 21,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,042 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wings but not within 30cm of structural mountingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCorrosion to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V nexen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,042 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,042 miles
- Test number
- 766842572490
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wings but not within 30cm of structural mounting
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
Fail125,041 miles (+1,806)4 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,041 miles
- Test number
- 163880422846
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both front wings but not within 30cm of structural mounting
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
Pass123,235 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,235 miles
- Test number
- 377807621076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,270 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,270 miles
- Test number
- 593302684659
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail119,268 miles (+13,400)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,268 miles
- Test number
- 806172466707
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,868 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 105,868 miles
- Test number
- 490356399985
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate holed & corroded but secure
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail105,868 miles (+4,490)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,868 miles
- Test number
- 320942208848
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate holed & corroded but secure
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,378 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 101,378 miles
- Test number
- 118871132257
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail101,374 miles (+84,250)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,374 miles
- Test number
- 170662477152
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 82V nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass17,124 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 17,124 miles
- Test number
- 454367341111
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail17,124 miles (+223)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,124 miles
- Test number
- 755251881431
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass16,901 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 16,901 miles
- Test number
- 941184028517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail16,899 miles (+681)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,899 miles
- Test number
- 980508211840
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass16,218 miles (+1,217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 16,218 miles
- Test number
- 468761473066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass15,001 miles (-57,509)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 15,001 miles
- Test number
- 684454502684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,510 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,510 miles
- Test number
- 790165121363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,534 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 70,534 miles
- Test number
- 302013299223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,499 miles (+4,802)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 68,499 miles
- Test number
- 174537340712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,697 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 63,697 miles
- Test number
- 367899314271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,273 miles
- Test number
- 248136253422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,273 miles (+5,160)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,273 miles
- Test number
- 528451153163
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass55,113 miles (+4,357)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,113 miles
- Test number
- 639116842174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,756 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,756 miles
- Test number
- 467159431170
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass50,756 miles (+5,664)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 50,756 miles
- Test number
- 825409931146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,092 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 45,092 miles
- Test number
- 283913650489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,758 miles (+5,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,758 miles
- Test number
- 543374359289
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail36,257 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,257 miles
- Test number
- 241653658293
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass36,257 miles (+6,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,257 miles
- Test number
- 430583258271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass29,587 miles (+7,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,587 miles
- Test number
- 520863357221
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass21,656 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,656 miles
- Test number
- 324021456272
- NoteREAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED
Questions about C5 BVW
- Does C5 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BVW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 BVW?
- The MOT on C5 BVW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 BVW done?
- C5 BVW was recorded at 125,042 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
- Has C5 BVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 BVW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 BVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 BVW find?
- C5 BVW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 11 more.
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