Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
C5 DSUMOT history
C5 DSU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 194,063 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 DSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 18 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 DSU was last recorded at 194,063 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,057 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 9,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,063 miles
- 2024 – 187,290 miles
- 2023 – 177,394 miles
- 2022 – 165,838 miles
- 2021 – 152,338 miles
- 2020 – 143,431 miles
- 2019 – 138,655 miles
- 2018 – 127,574 miles
- 2016 – 107,444 miles
- 2015 – 92,502 miles
- 2014 – 82,668 miles
- 2013 – 74,971 miles
- 2012 – 65,965 miles
- 2011 – 57,917 miles
- 2010 – 50,836 miles
- 2009 – 40,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,063 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Headlights deteriorated, poor beam image
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,063 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 194,063 miles
- Test number
- 252347697247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,057 miles (+6,767)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,057 miles
- Test number
- 867121130720
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both. (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass187,290 miles (+636)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 187,290 miles
- Test number
- 888658840296
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail186,654 miles (+9,260)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,654 miles
- Test number
- 503752531553
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded in middle . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,394 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 177,394 miles
- Test number
- 912890704309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,394 miles (+11,556)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,394 miles
- Test number
- 676986991191
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass165,838 miles (+272)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 165,838 miles
- Test number
- 728957860637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated, poor beam image
Fail165,566 miles (+13,228)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,566 miles
- Test number
- 108779681018
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated, poor beam image
Pass152,338 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 152,338 miles
- Test number
- 281801828123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,338 miles (+8,907)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,338 miles
- Test number
- 490122756512
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,431 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 143,431 miles
- Test number
- 728771066235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,393 miles (+4,738)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,393 miles
- Test number
- 534409188600
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass138,655 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 138,655 miles
- Test number
- 338202471299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly rubbing
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect metal brake pipes in clipped areas
Fail138,642 miles (+11,068)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,642 miles
- Test number
- 817691670647
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly rubbing
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect metal brake pipes in clipped areas
Pass127,574 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 127,574 miles
- Test number
- 334779825240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,567 miles (+20,123)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,567 miles
- Test number
- 455549361189
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass107,444 miles (+14,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 323723587121
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tyres and small cuts and o/s/f outer tyre wall small cut (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass92,502 miles (+9,834)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,502 miles
- Test number
- 468147291459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass82,668 miles (+7,697)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 82,668 miles
- Test number
- 986876794239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,971 miles (+9,006)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 74,971 miles
- Test number
- 948316203369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,965 miles
- Test number
- 429026882298
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 335312082201
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass57,917 miles (+7,081)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 57,917 miles
- Test number
- 858870981240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,836 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 50,836 miles
- Test number
- 281979500353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,266 miles
- Test number
- 843802309397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 DSU
- Does C5 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DSU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 DSU?
- The MOT on C5 DSU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 DSU done?
- C5 DSU was recorded at 194,063 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,557 miles a year.
- Has C5 DSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 DSU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 DSU 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 DSU find?
- C5 DSU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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