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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

C5 HAEMOT history

C5 HAE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

C5 HAE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2027
Mileage
118,590 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HAE was last recorded at 118,590 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,751 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,839 miles
Average per year
6,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,590 miles
  • 2025 – 113,751 miles
  • 2024 – 108,524 miles
  • 2023 – 104,195 miles
  • 2022 – 98,678 miles
  • 2021 – 91,729 miles
  • 2020 – 85,371 miles
  • 2019 – 78,993 miles
  • 2018 – 71,799 miles
  • 2017 – 63,891 miles
  • 2016 – 59,204 miles
  • 2015 – 49,921 miles
  • 2014 – 40,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,590 miles (+4,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    751881656731
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside /offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,751 miles (+5,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,751 miles
    Test number
    778733281565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,524 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,524 miles
    Test number
    421361196782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,195 miles (+5,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,195 miles
    Test number
    130285008726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,678 miles (+6,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    573506055897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside /offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,729 miles (+6,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    576593992252
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass85,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    154621670390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail85,371 miles (+1,354)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    617213525361
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,017 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,017 miles
    Test number
    476974433353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,016 miles (+5,023)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    909529511584
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2.5mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OVERHEATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    920774921900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISC CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail78,993 miles (+7,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    556556295730
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISC CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    321982783285
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail71,799 miles (+7,908)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    392175238626
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass63,891 miles (+4,687)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    245567628140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn to 0 on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

  16. Pass59,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    829650693583
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has a minor leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail59,204 miles (+9,283)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    197779158965
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has a minor leak of gasses
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass49,921 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,921 miles
    Test number
    299240012856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    367101934301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,110 miles (+6,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    907605324325
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass34,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    778811294029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,074 miles1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,074 miles
    Test number
    969970794088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly.

Questions about C5 HAE

Does C5 HAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 HAE is valid until 18 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 HAE?
The MOT on C5 HAE is valid until 18 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 HAE done?
C5 HAE was recorded at 118,590 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,733 miles a year.
Has C5 HAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HAE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 HAE 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 HAE find?
C5 HAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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