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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S5 CFUMOT history

S5 CFU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S5 CFU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,584 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 CFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 CFU was last recorded at 117,584 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,572 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,584 miles
  • 2025 – 117,572 miles
  • 2024 – 114,057 miles
  • 2023 – 112,097 miles
  • 2022 – 107,752 miles
  • 2021 – 105,291 miles
  • 2019 – 100,759 miles
  • 2018 – 83,851 miles
  • 2017 – 65,390 miles
  • 2016 – 58,039 miles
  • 2015 – 51,063 miles
  • 2014 – 45,242 miles
  • 2013 – 39,621 miles
  • 2012 – 34,330 miles
  • 2011 – 29,169 miles
  • 2010 – 24,135 miles
  • 2009 – 19,910 miles
  • 2008 – 16,000 miles
  • 2007 – 11,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,584 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll of the suspension components are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,584 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    889171510987
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll of the suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  2. Fail117,572 miles (+3,515)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    573799012498
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll of the suspension components are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  3. Pass114,057 miles (+18)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    129256724408
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

  4. Fail114,039 miles (+1,942)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    514832064665
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

  5. Pass112,097 miles (+21)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    193834478094
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  6. Fail112,076 miles (+4,324)2 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,076 miles
    Test number
    295697924274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  7. Pass107,752 miles (+2,461)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    178079633017
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass105,291 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,291 miles
    Test number
    349500458578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail105,259 miles (+4,500)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    879352443577
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass100,759 miles (+16,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,759 miles
    Test number
    760148475073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge well worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge well worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,851 miles (+18,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    817528354274
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear uneven tyre tread wear (may cause noise)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,390 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    519466108697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,039 miles (+6,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,039 miles
    Test number
    189523540186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,063 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,063 miles
    Test number
    419197655032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,242 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    536997364000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Fail45,242 miles (+5,621)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,242 miles
    Test number
    247043164052
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteR/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass39,621 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,621 miles
    Test number
    139954663042
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorated and starting to blow at catalyst
    • NoteNearside rear discs pitted, scored and worn
    • NoteOffside rear disc pitted, scored, burnt and slightly binding on
    • NoteService light on

  18. Fail39,595 miles (+5,265)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    119234563400
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust is deteriorated and starting to blow at catalyst
    • NoteNearside rear discs pitted, scored and worn
    • NoteOffside rear disc pitted, scored, burnt and slightly binding on
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass34,330 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    618739462079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    116300771095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,169 miles (+5,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    218320071017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass24,135 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,135 miles
    Test number
    102547660485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,910 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,910 miles
    Test number
    103125869412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,000 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,000 miles
    Test number
    834872378079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,628 miles
    Test number
    143907667054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 CFU

Does S5 CFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 CFU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 CFU?
The MOT on S5 CFU is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 CFU done?
S5 CFU was recorded at 117,584 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has S5 CFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 CFU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 CFU 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 S5 CFU find?
S5 CFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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