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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

C5 UGOMOT history

C5 UGO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

C5 UGO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,844 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 UGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 UGO was last recorded at 125,844 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 6,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,151 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,693 miles
Average per year
8,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,844 miles
  • 2025 – 119,151 miles
  • 2024 – 113,569 miles
  • 2023 – 105,815 miles
  • 2022 – 97,321 miles
  • 2021 – 91,490 miles
  • 2020 – 79,513 miles
  • 2019 – 68,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front body wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,844 miles (+6,693)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,844 miles
    Test number
    623539349055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass119,151 miles (+5,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    447405660907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass113,569 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    462511487961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail113,569 miles (+7,754)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    302287857725
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,815 miles (+8,494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    124116340288
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass97,321 miles (+251)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    870881456140
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
  7. Fail97,070 miles (+5,580)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,070 miles
    Test number
    246576868301
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  8. Pass91,490 miles (+11,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    242984511756
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edge
  9. Pass79,513 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    807112872338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,363 miles
    Test number
    384023639374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 UGO

Does C5 UGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 UGO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 UGO?
The MOT on C5 UGO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 UGO done?
C5 UGO was recorded at 125,844 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,243 miles a year.
Has C5 UGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 UGO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 UGO 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 UGO find?
C5 UGO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front body wing corroded, and 2 more.

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