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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

C5 KCHMOT history

C5 KCH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

C5 KCH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,445 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KCH was last recorded at 49,445 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,435 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,445 miles
  • 2025 – 48,428 miles
  • 2024 – 46,262 miles
  • 2023 – 43,030 miles
  • 2022 – 39,486 miles
  • 2021 – 36,959 miles
  • 2020 – 34,400 miles
  • 2019 – 30,211 miles
  • 2018 – 27,081 miles
  • 2017 – 24,542 miles
  • 2016 – 18,038 miles
  • 2015 – 13,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,445 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,445 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,445 miles
    Test number
    195165508802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,435 miles (+1,007)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,435 miles
    Test number
    370130915731
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,428 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    712235548205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,262 miles (+3,232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    748071720385
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass43,030 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    739861860851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail43,030 miles (+3,544)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    329061502284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass39,486 miles (+2,527)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    210229421089
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass36,959 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,959 miles
    Test number
    940765630701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,400 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,400 miles
    Test number
    805389074839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass30,211 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    984822919525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  11. Pass27,081 miles (+2,539)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    698485765851
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side light 4x LED n/w
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass24,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    173758417157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail24,542 miles (+6,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,542 miles
    Test number
    419180427022
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass18,038 miles (+4,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,038 miles
    Test number
    514780854143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator
  15. Pass13,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,232 miles
    Test number
    186428705252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 KCH

Does C5 KCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KCH is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KCH?
The MOT on C5 KCH is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KCH done?
C5 KCH was recorded at 49,445 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has C5 KCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KCH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 KCH 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 KCH find?
C5 KCH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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