Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
C5 EEAMOT history
C5 EEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 154,547 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 EEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 EEA was last recorded at 154,547 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 154,530 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 7,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,547 miles
- 2025 – 149,558 miles
- 2024 – 143,556 miles
- 2023 – 136,863 miles
- 2022 – 130,086 miles
- 2021 – 122,777 miles
- 2020 – 112,864 miles
- 2019 – 102,767 miles
- 2018 – 98,478 miles
- 2017 – 96,035 miles
- 2016 – 90,034 miles
- 2015 – 79,274 miles
- 2014 – 68,696 miles
- 2013 – 62,019 miles
- 2012 – 57,208 miles
- 2011 – 52,011 miles
- 2010 – 44,858 miles
- 2009 – 34,586 miles
- 2008 – 23,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,547 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,547 miles (+17)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 154,547 miles
- Test number
- 883659498828
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail154,530 miles (+4,972)5 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,530 miles
- Test number
- 669222317297
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass149,558 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 149,558 miles
- Test number
- 122207488712
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,556 miles (+6,693)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 143,556 miles
- Test number
- 170608211136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,863 miles (+3)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,863 miles
- Test number
- 200080274179
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail136,860 miles (+6,774)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,860 miles
- Test number
- 693596419936
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,086 miles (+7,309)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 130,086 miles
- Test number
- 734624689508
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,777 miles (+9,913)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,777 miles
- Test number
- 131703183036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,864 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 112,864 miles
- Test number
- 480528637074
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail112,825 miles (+10,058)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,825 miles
- Test number
- 111935421023
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,767 miles (+1)4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 102,767 miles
- Test number
- 294798153613
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,766 miles (+4,288)2 major4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,766 miles
- Test number
- 553568970345
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass98,478 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,478 miles
- Test number
- 161074111297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,035 miles
- Test number
- 556645717794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,035 miles (+6,001)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,035 miles
- Test number
- 240020919195
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass90,034 miles (+10,760)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,034 miles
- Test number
- 240202467821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,274 miles
- Test number
- 236069285148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,260 miles (+7,564)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,260 miles
- Test number
- 557269885171
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front brake pads is slightlt worn
Pass68,696 miles (+6,677)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,696 miles
- Test number
- 356210404425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,019 miles (+4,811)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,019 miles
- Test number
- 848224903226
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass57,208 miles (+5,197)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,208 miles
- Test number
- 489281102203
- NoteESP switch not working
Pass52,011 miles (+7,153)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,011 miles
- Test number
- 666150811299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,858 miles (+10,272)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 44,858 miles
- Test number
- 742665500278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,586 miles (+10,735)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,586 miles
- Test number
- 330740609455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,851 miles
- Test number
- 194362418244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 EEA
- Does C5 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EEA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 EEA?
- The MOT on C5 EEA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 EEA done?
- C5 EEA was recorded at 154,547 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
- Has C5 EEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 EEA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 EEA 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 EEA find?
- C5 EEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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