Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc
C5 XLMMOT history
C5 XLM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 68,400 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 XLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 25 Apr 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 XLM was last recorded at 68,400 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 10,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,492 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,908 miles
- Average per year
- 8,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,400 miles
- 2025 – 57,492 miles
- 2024 – 47,335 miles
- 2023 – 41,723 miles
- 2022 – 30,401 miles
- 2021 – 24,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 23 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,400 miles (+10,908)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 68,400 miles
- Test number
- 661976889473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,492 miles (+847)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 57,492 miles
- Test number
- 381719994212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,645 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 56,645 miles
- Test number
- 586357243577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,633 miles (+69)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,633 miles
- Test number
- 338973847185
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail56,564 miles (+9,229)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 517945039421
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine running poor
Pass47,335 miles (+5,612)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 47,335 miles
- Test number
- 869295036215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 41,723 miles
- Test number
- 190923759595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,723 miles (+3,224)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,723 miles
- Test number
- 649702577386
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,499 miles (+8,098)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 38,499 miles
- Test number
- 807346808628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,401 miles (+5,678)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 30,401 miles
- Test number
- 609222801088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 24,723 miles
- Test number
- 207629187314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres have worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about C5 XLM
- Does C5 XLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XLM is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 XLM?
- The MOT on C5 XLM is valid until 11 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 XLM done?
- C5 XLM was recorded at 68,400 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 8,344 miles a year.
- Has C5 XLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 XLM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 XLM 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 XLM find?
- C5 XLM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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