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Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

C5 ULMMOT history

C5 ULM is a brown diesel Volkswagen CC first used on 2 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

C5 ULM brown Volkswagen Cc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,965 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ULM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
CC
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ULM was last recorded at 160,965 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 13,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,770 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,195 miles
Average per year
10,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,965 miles
  • 2025 – 147,770 miles
  • 2024 – 133,536 miles
  • 2023 – 119,475 miles
  • 2022 – 114,192 miles
  • 2021 – 107,818 miles
  • 2020 – 102,025 miles
  • 2019 – 96,899 miles
  • 2018 – 87,367 miles
  • 2017 – 77,151 miles
  • 2016 – 65,247 miles
  • 2015 – 47,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,965 miles
    Test number
    809898464628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,965 miles (+13,195)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,965 miles
    Test number
    122402243820
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,770 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,770 miles
    Test number
    891992440479
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,770 miles (+14,234)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,770 miles
    Test number
    577723821448
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    960234901491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,536 miles (+14,061)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    794114617725
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,475 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    777677182907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail119,375 miles (+5,183)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    431666122773
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,192 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,192 miles
    Test number
    750760402746
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass107,818 miles (+5,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,818 miles
    Test number
    390675536437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass102,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    373793261522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,025 miles (+5,126)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,025 miles
    Test number
    132956015839
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass96,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    718532805865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,899 miles (+9,532)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    312173744006
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass87,367 miles (+10,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    882235897208
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass77,151 miles (+11,904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    108505249732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    358954712486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail65,247 miles (+18,143)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    995222341869
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,104 miles
    Test number
    265638565101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 ULM

Does C5 ULM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ULM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ULM?
The MOT on C5 ULM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ULM done?
C5 ULM was recorded at 160,965 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 10,279 miles a year.
Has C5 ULM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ULM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ULM 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 ULM find?
C5 ULM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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