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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

C5 YCDMOT history

C5 YCD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

C5 YCD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
149,899 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 YCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 YCD was last recorded at 149,899 miles on 9 May 2026, 785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,114 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
785 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,899 miles
  • 2025 – 149,114 miles
  • 2024 – 149,109 miles
  • 2021 – 148,987 miles
  • 2019 – 148,902 miles
  • 2018 – 148,672 miles
  • 2017 – 147,030 miles
  • 2016 – 146,904 miles
  • 2015 – 146,832 miles
  • 2014 – 140,737 miles
  • 2013 – 133,586 miles
  • 2011 – 120,541 miles
  • 2010 – 109,869 miles
  • 2009 – 90,444 miles
  • 2008 – 77,303 miles
  • 2007 – 56,456 miles
  • 2006 – 49,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    282816621516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,899 miles (+785)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    369829481158
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass149,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,114 miles
    Test number
    612829470373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,114 miles (+5)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,114 miles
    Test number
    433557899566
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass149,109 miles (+122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    179733324184
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,987 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    148,987 miles
    Test number
    489448525892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,902 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,902 miles
    Test number
    359870425351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,672 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,672 miles
    Test number
    234897820715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail148,665 miles (+1,618)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,665 miles
    Test number
    234816651237
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose

  10. Pass147,047 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,047 miles
    Test number
    195829627449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail147,030 miles (+126)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,030 miles
    Test number
    298780383208
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass146,904 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    703082810250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,832 miles (+6,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,832 miles
    Test number
    105577985450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass140,737 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    140,737 miles
    Test number
    319322534042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,076 miles (+6,490)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,076 miles
    Test number
    285164624091
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass133,586 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    966934303094
    • NoteBoth front position lamps dim
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail133,562 miles (+13,021)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,562 miles
    Test number
    936762203091
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteBoth front position lamps dim
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass120,541 miles (+10,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    608024161323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,869 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,869 miles
    Test number
    690664350384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,813 miles (+19,369)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    384918740347
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  21. Pass90,444 miles (+13,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    224835259358
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT INNER C/V GAITER SPLIT

  22. Fail77,303 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    253125548364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass77,303 miles (+20,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    744205048363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,456 miles (+6,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    512834207262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass49,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    961196696133
    • NoteNew bulb fitted to O/S stoplamp. †Perishing of both front lower arm rear bushes, †[ borderline ].

Questions about C5 YCD

Does C5 YCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 YCD is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 YCD?
The MOT on C5 YCD is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 YCD done?
C5 YCD was recorded at 149,899 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has C5 YCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 YCD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 YCD 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 YCD find?
C5 YCD passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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