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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S5 OWGMOT history

S5 OWG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S5 OWG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,956 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OWG was last recorded at 118,956 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,956 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,956 miles
  • 2024 – 117,417 miles
  • 2023 – 113,108 miles
  • 2022 – 106,722 miles
  • 2021 – 103,443 miles
  • 2020 – 102,827 miles
  • 2018 – 99,952 miles
  • 2017 – 78,555 miles
  • 2016 – 76,142 miles
  • 2015 – 70,244 miles
  • 2014 – 63,675 miles
  • 2013 – 55,052 miles
  • 2012 – 40,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,956 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    342946740564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,956 miles (+1,539)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    638865128304
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,417 miles (+4,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    683695698033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,108 miles
    Test number
    836093415072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,108 miles (+6,386)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,108 miles
    Test number
    775035860395
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,722 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    263466245206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,443 miles (+616)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    219842925444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,827 miles (+2,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    394089951008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,952 miles (+21,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,952 miles
    Test number
    480095383242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,555 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    713053286522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55X16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,142 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,142 miles
    Test number
    571711464952
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Fail76,060 miles (+5,816)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    996805210367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Pass70,244 miles (+6,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    266667235058
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,675 miles (+8,623)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,675 miles
    Test number
    176768544013
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNO SMOKE READINGS
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass55,052 miles (+14,376)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,052 miles
    Test number
    216320853156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn thin on inner edges

  16. Pass40,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    718959452141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 OWG

Does S5 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OWG is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 OWG?
The MOT on S5 OWG is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 OWG done?
S5 OWG was recorded at 118,956 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has S5 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OWG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 OWG 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 OWG find?
S5 OWG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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