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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S5 LJBMOT history

S5 LJB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S5 LJB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,008 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 LJB was last recorded at 78,008 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,904 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,104 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,008 miles
  • 2025 – 75,904 miles
  • 2024 – 73,063 miles
  • 2023 – 71,009 miles
  • 2022 – 68,041 miles
  • 2021 – 66,353 miles
  • 2020 – 63,655 miles
  • 2019 – 59,427 miles
  • 2018 – 53,690 miles
  • 2017 – 46,034 miles
  • 2016 – 36,708 miles
  • 2015 – 28,781 miles
  • 2014 – 17,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    763536900308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,008 miles (+2,104)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    574880810919
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    947914715977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,904 miles (+2,841)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    531307252147
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,063 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    578403157354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    873401350931
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail71,009 miles (+2,968)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    946841189965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,041 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    583888625544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    730138784362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,353 miles (+2,698)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    214201155298
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,655 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,655 miles
    Test number
    885057687716
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,427 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    380499693827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,690 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    664738462565
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass46,034 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    914311591332
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail46,033 miles (+9,325)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    171761277184
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass36,708 miles (+7,927)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    609494958000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,781 miles (+11,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    756855325150
    • 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)

  18. Fail17,766 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,766 miles
    Test number
    207222634105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass17,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,766 miles
    Test number
    509582734104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 LJB

Does S5 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 LJB is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 LJB?
The MOT on S5 LJB is valid until 7 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 LJB done?
S5 LJB was recorded at 78,008 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has S5 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 LJB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 LJB 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 LJB find?
S5 LJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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