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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

S5 BONMOT history

S5 BON is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S5 BON silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
182,199 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BON was last recorded at 182,199 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2016: 82,755 miles, lower than 85,755 miles on 10 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,332 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,867 miles
Average per year
8,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,199 miles
  • 2025 – 173,332 miles
  • 2024 – 163,547 miles
  • 2023 – 151,594 miles
  • 2022 – 140,622 miles
  • 2021 – 129,961 miles
  • 2020 – 125,243 miles
  • 2019 – 114,287 miles
  • 2018 – 102,982 miles
  • 2017 – 91,159 miles
  • 2016 – 82,755 miles
  • 2015 – 74,306 miles
  • 2014 – 68,067 miles
  • 2013 – 61,770 miles
  • 2012 – 55,633 miles
  • 2011 – 48,197 miles
  • 2010 – 41,499 miles
  • 2009 – 34,210 miles
  • 2008 – 27,290 miles
  • 2007 – 20,875 miles
  • 2006 – 15,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,199 miles (+8,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    182,199 miles
    Test number
    527286387163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass173,332 miles (+9,785)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,332 miles
    Test number
    261119726696
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass163,547 miles (+11,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,547 miles
    Test number
    615651658269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass151,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    701957088894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail151,594 miles (+10,972)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    834723046504
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass140,622 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    616968277721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail140,618 miles (+10,657)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,618 miles
    Test number
    537503177367
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass129,961 miles (+4,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    804251087018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass125,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    588124469825
    • 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))
  10. Fail125,243 miles (+10,956)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,243 miles
    Test number
    349792784030
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))
  11. Pass114,287 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,287 miles
    Test number
    768649339878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    760504183428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,982 miles (+11,823)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    771418293781
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass91,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,159 miles
    Test number
    298909477975
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  15. Fail91,159 miles (+8,404)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,159 miles
    Test number
    293676750454
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  16. Pass82,755 miles (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    483733380584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,755 miles (+11,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    791493618400
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass74,306 miles (+6,239)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    739663455192
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear suspension
    • NoteFront tyres are worn to 3mm
    • NoteWear and corrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteWear on rear brake discs
  19. Pass68,067 miles (+6,297)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    868107354145
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteDampness on power steering pipes [no obvious leaks]
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked
  20. Fail61,770 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,770 miles
    Test number
    267298353104
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass61,770 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,770 miles
    Test number
    419378953111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,633 miles (+7,436)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    828493762188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass48,197 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    997637751136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,499 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,499 miles
    Test number
    922752560165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,210 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    960520269184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,290 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,290 miles
    Test number
    402558258199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,875 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,875 miles
    Test number
    853889057199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,146 miles
    Test number
    173042756128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 BON

Does S5 BON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BON is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BON?
The MOT on S5 BON is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BON done?
S5 BON was recorded at 182,199 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,214 miles a year.
Has S5 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BON has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 BON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 BON find?
S5 BON passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven; oil leak, but not excessive.

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