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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C5 ETNMOT history

C5 ETN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 213,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

C5 ETN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
213,520 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ETN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ETN was last recorded at 213,520 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,933 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,587 miles
Average per year
12,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,520 miles
  • 2025 – 206,933 miles
  • 2024 – 196,534 miles
  • 2023 – 183,403 miles
  • 2022 – 170,696 miles
  • 2021 – 160,594 miles
  • 2020 – 152,499 miles
  • 2019 – 141,539 miles
  • 2018 – 128,503 miles
  • 2017 – 113,464 miles
  • 2016 – 95,568 miles
  • 2015 – 80,907 miles
  • 2014 – 68,067 miles
  • 2013 – 53,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,520 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    213,520 miles
    Test number
    626132613347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass206,933 miles (+10,399)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    206,933 miles
    Test number
    118111323016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,534 miles (+13,131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,534 miles
    Test number
    517938252026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    183,403 miles
    Test number
    497172878030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,403 miles (+12,707)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,403 miles
    Test number
    532097977607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,696 miles (+10,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,696 miles
    Test number
    135281268583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,594 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    543477472454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,502 miles (+8,003)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    100441054001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass152,499 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    554873997704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,539 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,539 miles
    Test number
    987459000615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,503 miles (+15,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    622243119879
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass113,464 miles (+17,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,464 miles
    Test number
    662999945018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,568 miles (+14,661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,568 miles
    Test number
    249199051176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,907 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    636235645075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,067 miles (+14,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    706378034053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    116974043449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 ETN

Does C5 ETN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ETN is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ETN?
The MOT on C5 ETN is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ETN done?
C5 ETN was recorded at 213,520 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 12,371 miles a year.
Has C5 ETN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ETN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 ETN 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 ETN find?
C5 ETN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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