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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

C5 XCAMOT history

C5 XCA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

C5 XCA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,936 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XCA was last recorded at 171,936 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 9,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,367 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,569 miles
Average per year
8,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,936 miles
  • 2024 – 162,367 miles
  • 2022 – 155,823 miles
  • 2020 – 152,592 miles
  • 2019 – 149,114 miles
  • 2018 – 142,852 miles
  • 2017 – 128,541 miles
  • 2016 – 108,625 miles
  • 2015 – 98,827 miles
  • 2014 – 85,248 miles
  • 2013 – 72,791 miles
  • 2012 – 56,428 miles
  • 2011 – 43,319 miles
  • 2010 – 33,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,936 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,936 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,936 miles
    Test number
    554066281179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,367 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,367 miles
    Test number
    727147681290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,663 miles (+5,840)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    869717131647
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass155,823 miles (+1,867)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,823 miles
    Test number
    787886586348
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,956 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    146515104171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,592 miles (+3,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    415689550445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill/floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass149,114 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,114 miles
    Test number
    154884918163
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass142,852 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    574910563310
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail142,852 miles (+14,311)2 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    966651199099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,541 miles (+19,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,541 miles
    Test number
    104674645739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear surface corrosion around suspension components

  11. Pass108,625 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    146278614603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,827 miles (+13,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    671442291675
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass85,248 miles (+12,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,248 miles
    Test number
    299633934220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,791 miles (+16,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,791 miles
    Test number
    877284233219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,428 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,428 miles
    Test number
    377898642242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  16. Fail56,428 miles (+4,924)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,428 miles
    Test number
    635108442207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  17. Pass51,504 miles (+8,185)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    107811412476
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge and slightly perished
    • NoteSome corrosion to inner edge of front brake discs

  18. Pass43,319 miles (+10,242)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,319 miles
    Test number
    147612411092
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm within centre three quarters tread.
    • NoteSome corrosion to front brake discs

  19. Pass33,077 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,077 miles
    Test number
    691295310042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMoulding fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

Questions about C5 XCA

Does C5 XCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XCA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XCA?
The MOT on C5 XCA is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XCA done?
C5 XCA was recorded at 171,936 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 8,711 miles a year.
Has C5 XCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XCA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 XCA 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 XCA find?
C5 XCA passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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