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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

C5 LXBMOT history

C5 LXB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

C5 LXB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,930 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LXB was last recorded at 106,930 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 10,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,941 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,989 miles
Average per year
10,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,930 miles
  • 2024 – 83,867 miles
  • 2023 – 75,142 miles
  • 2022 – 68,486 miles
  • 2021 – 56,389 miles
  • 2020 – 47,318 miles
  • 2019 – 33,607 miles
  • 2018 – 22,353 miles
  • 2017 – 14,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,930 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,930 miles (+10,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    345954277297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,941 miles (+12,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    303393752458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,867 miles
    Test number
    441120543312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail83,864 miles (+8,722)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    590100540482
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,142 miles (+6,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    982419073201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,486 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    298726442705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,389 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    719353685173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    542319501688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,315 miles (+13,708)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,315 miles
    Test number
    433801490666
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass33,607 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,607 miles
    Test number
    249821606712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,353 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    640023073975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    14,662 miles
    Test number
    307788587106
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Questions about C5 LXB

Does C5 LXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LXB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LXB?
The MOT on C5 LXB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LXB done?
C5 LXB was recorded at 106,930 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 10,447 miles a year.
Has C5 LXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LXB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 LXB 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 LXB find?
C5 LXB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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