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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

S5 RSUMOT history

S5 RSU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

S5 RSU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,321 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RSU was last recorded at 127,321 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,312 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,321 miles
  • 2025 – 123,636 miles
  • 2024 – 120,563 miles
  • 2023 – 117,054 miles
  • 2022 – 113,113 miles
  • 2021 – 109,896 miles
  • 2020 – 106,112 miles
  • 2019 – 100,612 miles
  • 2018 – 95,663 miles
  • 2017 – 92,019 miles
  • 2016 – 86,670 miles
  • 2015 – 80,053 miles
  • 2014 – 70,476 miles
  • 2013 – 61,265 miles
  • 2012 – 54,357 miles
  • 2011 – 46,374 miles
  • 2010 – 37,037 miles
  • 2009 – 28,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,321 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings/wheel arch areas corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,321 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,321 miles
    Test number
    833096635687
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings/wheel arch areas corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,312 miles (+3,676)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    251667275467
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings/wheel arch areas corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,636 miles
    Test number
    489325565733
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail123,631 miles (+3,068)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    803627241911
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,563 miles (+3,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,563 miles
    Test number
    331229489429
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,054 miles (+3,941)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,054 miles
    Test number
    984378833744
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,113 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,113 miles
    Test number
    176350013039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface scale to rear lower and outer sills

  8. Pass109,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,896 miles
    Test number
    692055683978
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at manifold o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  9. Fail109,896 miles (+3,784)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,896 miles
    Test number
    436193175890
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at manifold o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  10. Pass106,112 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    510245004010
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF worn on the inner edge and the NSR is worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail106,112 miles (+5,500)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    220649144372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall,also perished on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired Servo hose split (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Headlight/sidelight switch in-op unable to turn off headlights or select sidelights serparate from the headlights (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning NS and OS (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF worn on the inner edge and the NSR is worn unevenly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass100,612 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,612 miles
    Test number
    712651206789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass95,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    152427860867
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushs wearing o/s/r tyre creaking in tread

  14. Fail95,663 miles (+3,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    454360667065
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushs wearing o/s/r tyre creaking in tread

  15. Pass92,019 miles (+5,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,019 miles
    Test number
    699492682735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass86,670 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    919745692174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,053 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    635207345102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,476 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    906470254182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,265 miles (+6,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,265 miles
    Test number
    146877753420
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

  20. Pass54,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    385063352009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail54,343 miles (+7,969)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    795803752051
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    849216951054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,374 miles (+9,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    209670351061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass37,037 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,037 miles
    Test number
    401676150026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    961175259058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 RSU

Does S5 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RSU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RSU?
The MOT on S5 RSU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RSU done?
S5 RSU was recorded at 127,321 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
Has S5 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RSU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 RSU 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 RSU find?
S5 RSU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both front wings/wheel arch areas corroded; coil spring corroded both front and both rear springs, and 5 more.

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