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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

C5 LDXMOT history

C5 LDX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

C5 LDX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,867 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LDX was last recorded at 125,867 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,072 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,795 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,867 miles
  • 2025 – 121,072 miles
  • 2024 – 114,115 miles
  • 2023 – 99,605 miles
  • 2022 – 89,760 miles
  • 2021 – 76,964 miles
  • 2020 – 74,961 miles
  • 2019 – 71,483 miles
  • 2018 – 67,996 miles
  • 2017 – 65,090 miles
  • 2016 – 61,642 miles
  • 2015 – 57,334 miles
  • 2014 – 52,466 miles
  • 2013 – 47,205 miles
  • 2012 – 41,585 miles
  • 2011 – 36,396 miles
  • 2010 – 30,527 miles
  • 2009 – 24,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,867 miles
  • 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))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,867 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    644618187252
    • 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))
  2. Pass121,072 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    325181564610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,115 miles (+14,510)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,115 miles
    Test number
    797623324698
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stone Chip In Windscreen. (3.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,605 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    405397105732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    691835383992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail98,194 miles (+8,434)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,194 miles
    Test number
    769057008806
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass89,760 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,760 miles
    Test number
    854946232513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,871 miles (+5,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    154245069794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathered.
  9. Pass76,964 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    462147362290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,961 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    523504814110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,483 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    668748549845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,445 miles (+3,449)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    422594904388
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass67,996 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    733844183687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,090 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    935639872819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    328408374593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,642 miles (+4,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    281634925206
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Pass57,334 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,334 miles
    Test number
    148352405008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,466 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    695712404097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass47,205 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    817204223007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    965556802097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail41,585 miles (+5,189)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,585 miles
    Test number
    188695702486
    • FailureLower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass36,396 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,396 miles
    Test number
    597971521035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,527 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,527 miles
    Test number
    433588320091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    473336419082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LDX

Does C5 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LDX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LDX?
The MOT on C5 LDX 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 LDX done?
C5 LDX was recorded at 125,867 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has C5 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LDX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 LDX 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 LDX find?
C5 LDX passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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