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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S5 FYRMOT history

S5 FYR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S5 FYR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,013 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 FYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 FYR was last recorded at 122,013 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 7,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,692 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,321 miles
Average per year
7,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,013 miles
  • 2025 – 114,692 miles
  • 2024 – 107,309 miles
  • 2023 – 101,403 miles
  • 2022 – 94,548 miles
  • 2021 – 86,381 miles
  • 2020 – 78,777 miles
  • 2019 – 68,742 miles
  • 2018 – 63,120 miles
  • 2017 – 54,295 miles
  • 2015 – 39,754 miles
  • 2014 – 29,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corrsion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,013 miles
    Test number
    917485534358
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

  2. Fail122,013 miles (+7,321)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,013 miles
    Test number
    239310507811
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

  3. Pass114,692 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    129755540824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrsion

  4. Fail114,688 miles (+7,379)6 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    623447212438
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrsion

  5. Pass107,309 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    982327003013
    • AdvisoryRear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass101,403 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    440620762506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail101,403 miles (+6,855)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    774267778814
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing Offside/Nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass94,548 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    644456089363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,381 miles (+7,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,381 miles
    Test number
    279366447673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,777 miles (+10,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    276714978799
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    755206271915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,737 miles (+5,617)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    337565422102
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,120 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    865043251561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,295 miles (+14,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    535089232690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass39,754 miles (+9,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    106773542232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,938 miles
    Test number
    107637344290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 FYR

Does S5 FYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 FYR is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 FYR?
The MOT on S5 FYR is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 FYR done?
S5 FYR was recorded at 122,013 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
Has S5 FYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 FYR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 FYR 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 FYR find?
S5 FYR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components; offside rear suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded.

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