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Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

C5 SLOMOT history

C5 SLO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 144,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

C5 SLO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,340 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SLO was last recorded at 144,340 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,326 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,340 miles
  • 2024 – 134,312 miles
  • 2023 – 124,153 miles
  • 2022 – 115,654 miles
  • 2021 – 104,989 miles
  • 2020 – 99,593 miles
  • 2019 – 93,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,340 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    479941034535
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail144,326 miles (+10,014)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,326 miles
    Test number
    385641638406
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald and castled (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and castled (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNoise around auxiliary/cam belt water pump area
  3. Pass134,312 miles (+10,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,312 miles
    Test number
    509917097791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear starting to go out of shape
  4. Pass124,153 miles (+8,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,153 miles
    Test number
    821331918662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryT.P.M.S light on
  5. Pass115,654 miles (+10,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    979212100333
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass104,989 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,989 miles
    Test number
    739105727160
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass99,593 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    663038452300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,105 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,105 miles
    Test number
    431827881905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    164003248741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about C5 SLO

Does C5 SLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SLO is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 SLO?
The MOT on C5 SLO is valid until 28 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 SLO done?
C5 SLO was recorded at 144,340 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 8,522 miles a year.
Has C5 SLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SLO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 SLO 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 SLO find?
C5 SLO passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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