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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

C5 DKWMOT history

C5 DKW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

C5 DKW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,637 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DKW was last recorded at 140,637 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,833 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,637 miles
  • 2025 – 139,833 miles
  • 2022 – 139,573 miles
  • 2020 – 138,881 miles
  • 2019 – 138,523 miles
  • 2018 – 137,968 miles
  • 2016 – 137,765 miles
  • 2015 – 137,605 miles
  • 2013 – 134,640 miles
  • 2009 – 133,931 miles
  • 2008 – 133,427 miles
  • 2007 – 132,676 miles
  • 2006 – 132,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,637 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    234771314107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,833 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    462266445652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,573 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,573 miles
    Test number
    232555861038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,881 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    747838279818
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,881 miles (+358)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    668448537988
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTTOM ARM PLATE HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,523 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    568585650747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,522 miles (+554)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    240769127213
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill passenger seat belt mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing gear box mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass137,968 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,968 miles
    Test number
    486348115435
    • AdvisoryVAN LOWERD

  9. Pass137,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,765 miles
    Test number
    812354002065
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCar been lowered
    • AdvisoryGeneraly very rough
    • AdvisoryWider wheel fitted

  10. Fail137,765 miles (+160)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,765 miles
    Test number
    875854619102
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCar been lowered
    • AdvisoryGeneraly very rough
    • AdvisoryWider wheel fitted

  11. Pass137,605 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    212386896207
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake performance low
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded

  12. Fail137,603 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,603 miles
    Test number
    648321495165
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake performance low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch corroded

  13. Pass134,640 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    106220763223
    • NoteBrake pipes to and from rear hoses corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes to and from rear load valve corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  14. Fail134,640 miles (+709)14 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    715446353277
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pipes to and from rear hoses corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes to and from rear load valve corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose corroded on ends
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass133,931 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    133,931 miles
    Test number
    612736049277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,427 miles (+751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    922891348226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass132,676 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    261063637293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    132,152 miles
    Test number
    700447726272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 DKW

Does C5 DKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DKW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DKW?
The MOT on C5 DKW is valid until 7 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 DKW done?
C5 DKW was recorded at 140,637 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 427 miles a year.
Has C5 DKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DKW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 DKW 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 DKW find?
C5 DKW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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