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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L5 CEMMOT history

L5 CEM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L5 CEM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,845 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CEM was last recorded at 106,845 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 10,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,188 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,657 miles
Average per year
6,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,845 miles
  • 2025 – 96,188 miles
  • 2023 – 90,810 miles
  • 2022 – 83,354 miles
  • 2021 – 81,432 miles
  • 2020 – 77,545 miles
  • 2019 – 72,074 miles
  • 2018 – 65,562 miles
  • 2017 – 58,956 miles
  • 2016 – 51,887 miles
  • 2015 – 44,328 miles
  • 2014 – 33,568 miles
  • 2013 – 22,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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 Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower bottom swivel.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,845 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    137887947307
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,841 miles (+10,653)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    414970461042
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,188 miles (+5,378)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,188 miles
    Test number
    448143046772
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    797527731114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,806 miles (+7,452)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    538545145552
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,354 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    544575307965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,432 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,432 miles
    Test number
    437984803451
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower bottom swivel. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail81,429 miles (+3,884)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    170818101777
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded/inadequate repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower bottom swivel. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass77,545 miles (+5,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    636826012088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass72,074 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    866120672950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,562 miles (+6,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    390538387886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,956 miles (+7,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    282325343772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass51,887 miles (+7,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    166689824996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel distorted

  14. Pass44,328 miles (+10,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    952104876655
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel distorted

  15. Pass33,568 miles (+10,884)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    227717904320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    366815093290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CEM

Does L5 CEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CEM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CEM?
The MOT on L5 CEM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CEM done?
L5 CEM was recorded at 106,845 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,894 miles a year.
Has L5 CEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CEM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CEM 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 L5 CEM find?
L5 CEM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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