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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

C5 MKVMOT history

C5 MKV is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

C5 MKV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,083 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MKV was last recorded at 128,083 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 6,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,107 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,976 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,083 miles
  • 2023 – 121,107 miles
  • 2022 – 112,643 miles
  • 2021 – 104,216 miles
  • 2020 – 96,294 miles
  • 2019 – 90,664 miles
  • 2018 – 83,456 miles
  • 2017 – 76,807 miles
  • 2016 – 69,422 miles
  • 2015 – 60,858 miles
  • 2014 – 53,588 miles
  • 2013 – 47,442 miles
  • 2012 – 42,008 miles
  • 2011 – 32,153 miles
  • 2010 – 23,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,083 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,083 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,083 miles
    Test number
    918607348655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,107 miles (+8,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,107 miles
    Test number
    514240996367
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass112,643 miles (+8,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    113132938445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass104,216 miles (+7,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    939235338276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,294 miles (+5,630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,294 miles
    Test number
    939817151101
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,664 miles (+365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    294861585406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail90,299 miles (+6,843)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    611676105661
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass83,456 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    189352065254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    304526202963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,807 miles (+7,385)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    399483454016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass69,422 miles (+8,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    435832160273
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass60,858 miles (+7,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,858 miles
    Test number
    575754297713
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass53,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    229746834393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,588 miles (+6,146)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,588 miles
    Test number
    136625834392
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass47,442 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    796281233395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,008 miles (+9,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    725044532358
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls perished.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn advise replacement.
  17. Pass32,153 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,153 miles
    Test number
    568103431342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,469 miles
    Test number
    440477620389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 MKV

Does C5 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 MKV expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 MKV?
The MOT on C5 MKV expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 MKV done?
C5 MKV was recorded at 128,083 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has C5 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MKV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on C5 MKV 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 MKV find?
C5 MKV passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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