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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S5 RTPMOT history

S5 RTP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Nov 2014. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 113,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

S5 RTP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
113,475 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RTP was last recorded at 113,475 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 18,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,017 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18,458 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,475 miles
  • 2024 – 95,017 miles
  • 2023 – 77,846 miles
  • 2022 – 74,642 miles
  • 2021 – 67,236 miles
  • 2020 – 59,921 miles
  • 2019 – 53,539 miles
  • 2018 – 45,567 miles
  • 2017 – 36,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,475 miles (+18,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,475 miles
    Test number
    876145545456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

  2. Pass95,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    102889242068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting close to limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting close to limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,017 miles (+17,171)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    527931707467
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting close to limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting close to limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,846 miles (+3,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,846 miles
    Test number
    463171516802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass74,642 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    685305611667
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass67,236 miles (+7,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    591658686127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,921 miles (+6,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    762763049486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.6mm (1.6mm limit) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,539 miles (+7,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    824992619255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,567 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    590034406090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,034 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    923763457488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail35,785 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,785 miles
    Test number
    921245314731
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S5 RTP

Does S5 RTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 RTP expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 RTP?
The MOT on S5 RTP expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 RTP done?
S5 RTP was recorded at 113,475 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has S5 RTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RTP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 RTP 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 RTP find?
S5 RTP passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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