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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

S5 UYAMOT history

S5 UYA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S5 UYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,213 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 UYA was last recorded at 101,213 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 14,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,495 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,718 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,213 miles
  • 2025 – 86,495 miles
  • 2024 – 84,330 miles
  • 2023 – 80,346 miles
  • 2021 – 79,739 miles
  • 2020 – 79,145 miles
  • 2018 – 73,320 miles
  • 2017 – 64,245 miles
  • 2016 – 59,145 miles
  • 2015 – 54,380 miles
  • 2014 – 49,747 miles
  • 2013 – 44,359 miles
  • 2012 – 38,727 miles
  • 2011 – 33,000 miles
  • 2010 – 31,657 miles
  • 2009 – 28,773 miles
  • 2007 – 25,439 miles
  • 2006 – 21,183 miles
  • 2005 – 15,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    774324891524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,213 miles (+14,718)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    975964970905
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    207575006303
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail86,495 miles (+2,165)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    797874836847
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,330 miles (+3,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    667183182587
    • 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))

  6. Pass80,346 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    999985601341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,344 miles (+605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,344 miles
    Test number
    914717158346
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant low

  8. Pass79,739 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    707085545276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,145 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    817951821769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    621263120920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail73,320 miles (+9,075)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    736815593874
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass64,245 miles (+5,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    674471875540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,145 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    324552267789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail59,143 miles (+4,763)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    238797623986
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear lamp illuminated

  15. Pass54,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    334968878620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail54,378 miles (+4,631)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,378 miles
    Test number
    723704236525
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass49,747 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    709843644337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,704 miles (+5,345)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    146580544319
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass44,359 miles (+5,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,359 miles
    Test number
    725470023338
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass38,727 miles (+5,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,727 miles
    Test number
    276491422362
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,000 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    196943681241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r hand break not returning to stop at caliper

  22. Fail33,000 miles (+16)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    318993581429
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth hand brake cables deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r hand break not returning to stop at caliper

  23. Pass32,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    279014441277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,984 miles (+1,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,984 miles
    Test number
    438254541213
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass31,657 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,657 miles
    Test number
    542151430258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    991931829089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,773 miles (+3,334)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    290431129043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass25,439 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,439 miles
    Test number
    652080647295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,183 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,183 miles
    Test number
    512035936206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    452234335272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 UYA

Does S5 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 UYA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 UYA?
The MOT on S5 UYA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 UYA done?
S5 UYA was recorded at 101,213 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has S5 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 UYA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 UYA 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 UYA find?
S5 UYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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