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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

C5 SYRMOT history

C5 SYR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 22,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

C5 SYR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
22,874 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SYR was last recorded at 22,874 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,164 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,710 miles
Average per year
1,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,874 miles
  • 2025 – 21,164 miles
  • 2024 – 19,991 miles
  • 2023 – 17,961 miles
  • 2022 – 16,684 miles
  • 2021 – 15,208 miles
  • 2020 – 14,419 miles
  • 2019 – 13,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,874 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    22,874 miles
    Test number
    395197363437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass21,164 miles (+1,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    294217177299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass19,991 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    852873792526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,961 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    17,961 miles
    Test number
    562956709593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass16,684 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    16,684 miles
    Test number
    933672392952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,208 miles (+789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    15,208 miles
    Test number
    538771448160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass14,419 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    14,419 miles
    Test number
    699595446827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass13,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,197 miles
    Test number
    587611940412
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Minor damage to Tyre outer sidewall

Questions about C5 SYR

Does C5 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SYR is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SYR?
The MOT on C5 SYR is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SYR done?
C5 SYR was recorded at 22,874 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,400 miles a year.
Has C5 SYR ever failed its MOT?
No. C5 SYR has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on C5 SYR 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 SYR find?
C5 SYR passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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