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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

S5 GCEMOT history

S5 GCE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 108,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S5 GCE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
108,454 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GCE was last recorded at 108,454 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,720 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,734 miles
Average per year
9,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,454 miles
  • 2025 – 100,720 miles
  • 2024 – 89,551 miles
  • 2023 – 76,687 miles
  • 2022 – 65,305 miles
  • 2021 – 58,001 miles
  • 2020 – 50,642 miles
  • 2019 – 40,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,454 miles (+7,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    108,454 miles
    Test number
    217428773485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass100,720 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,720 miles
    Test number
    343794846842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,551 miles (+12,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,551 miles
    Test number
    241395714042
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,687 miles (+11,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    559713096263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass65,305 miles (+7,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    849070897109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,001 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,001 miles
    Test number
    672821216814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,642 miles (+9,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    675602820529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr tyre deformed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass40,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    536002717982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail40,801 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    927721814724
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S5 GCE

Does S5 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GCE is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GCE?
The MOT on S5 GCE is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GCE done?
S5 GCE was recorded at 108,454 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 9,904 miles a year.
Has S5 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GCE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S5 GCE 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 GCE find?
S5 GCE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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