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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S5 ORBMOT history

S5 ORB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2013. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 174,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

S5 ORB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
174,414 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 ORB was last recorded at 174,414 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 1,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,654 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,760 miles
Average per year
12,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,414 miles
  • 2024 – 172,654 miles
  • 2023 – 167,254 miles
  • 2022 – 146,026 miles
  • 2021 – 132,372 miles
  • 2020 – 127,130 miles
  • 2019 – 117,302 miles
  • 2018 – 91,862 miles
  • 2017 – 80,731 miles
  • 2016 – 61,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,414 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,414 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,414 miles
    Test number
    810335214494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,654 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,654 miles
    Test number
    817065686911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass167,254 miles (+21,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,254 miles
    Test number
    335420714232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,026 miles
    Test number
    749429295702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,026 miles (+13,654)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,026 miles
    Test number
    235732612245
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  6. Pass132,372 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,372 miles
    Test number
    940359368344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,130 miles (+9,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,130 miles
    Test number
    430774800933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass117,302 miles (+25,440)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    927309517759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,862 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,862 miles
    Test number
    556983531937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,731 miles (+19,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    125877052841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass61,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    906574236413
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail61,080 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,080 miles
    Test number
    593327982552
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S5 ORB

Does S5 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 ORB expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 ORB?
The MOT on S5 ORB expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 ORB done?
S5 ORB was recorded at 174,414 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 12,860 miles a year.
Has S5 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 ORB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 ORB 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 ORB find?
S5 ORB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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