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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

C5 JBUMOT history

C5 JBU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

C5 JBU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,987 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JBU was last recorded at 120,987 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,119 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,987 miles
  • 2024 – 119,119 miles
  • 2021 – 114,852 miles
  • 2020 – 94,997 miles
  • 2019 – 90,876 miles
  • 2018 – 83,614 miles
  • 2017 – 74,835 miles
  • 2015 – 64,318 miles
  • 2014 – 61,491 miles
  • 2013 – 60,090 miles
  • 2012 – 51,383 miles
  • 2011 – 43,436 miles
  • 2010 – 39,304 miles
  • 2008 – 33,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,987 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine noisey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,987 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,987 miles
    Test number
    461022387153
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,119 miles (+4,267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    873515022584
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,852 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    396149033600
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,821 miles (+19,824)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    133345281767
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,997 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    607482233524
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,976 miles (+4,100)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    128500616946
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,876 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    144346496683
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey

  8. Fail90,876 miles (+7,262)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,876 miles
    Test number
    587507487470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey

  9. Pass83,614 miles (+8,779)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    567897546955
    • 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 Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryEngine noisey
    • AdvisoryLong travel with little reserve at handbrake lever
    • AdvisoryOil on bottom of engine and gearbox

  10. Pass74,835 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    440339290554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear wishbone rubber bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil around bottom of engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  11. Fail74,835 miles (+10,517)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    479566942422
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear wishbone rubber bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil around bottom of engine
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  12. Pass64,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    294925985047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder

  13. Fail64,318 miles (+2,827)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    524638787105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder

  14. Pass61,491 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    929151254253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil around gearbox and sump area

  15. Fail61,479 miles (+1,389)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    597687744256
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil around gearbox and sump area

  16. Pass60,090 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    108824543425
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail60,090 miles (+8,707)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    708984443085
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass51,383 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    595434352035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,436 miles (+4,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,436 miles
    Test number
    625414021018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,304 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    810669210047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    161428258364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,645 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    274707458365
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has damaged outer side wall
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about C5 JBU

Does C5 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JBU is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 JBU?
The MOT on C5 JBU is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JBU done?
C5 JBU was recorded at 120,987 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has C5 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JBU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 JBU 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 JBU find?
C5 JBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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