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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S5 WOFMOT history

S5 WOF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S5 WOF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,867 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 WOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 WOF was last recorded at 95,867 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,018 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,849 miles
Average per year
6,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,867 miles
  • 2024 – 92,018 miles
  • 2023 – 88,345 miles
  • 2022 – 83,849 miles
  • 2021 – 75,674 miles
  • 2020 – 69,684 miles
  • 2019 – 62,520 miles
  • 2018 – 50,007 miles
  • 2017 – 43,730 miles
  • 2016 – 33,890 miles
  • 2015 – 24,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,867 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Under tray fitted hard to check components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,867 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    552571925531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass92,018 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    662584036790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail92,016 miles (+3,671)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    111164763363
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    898903542534
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  5. Fail88,345 miles (+4,496)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    723244501820
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  6. Pass83,849 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,849 miles
    Test number
    801953943819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,847 miles (+8,173)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    175163899984
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass75,674 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,674 miles
    Test number
    285564433143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,684 miles (+7,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    428165529213
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components
  10. Pass62,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    513061083603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components
  11. Fail62,520 miles (+12,513)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,520 miles
    Test number
    489370670822
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted hard to check components
  12. Pass50,007 miles (+6,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    487116542134
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  13. Pass43,730 miles (+9,840)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    417563745091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,890 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    785120951208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    566891575075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 WOF

Does S5 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 WOF is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 WOF?
The MOT on S5 WOF is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 WOF done?
S5 WOF was recorded at 95,867 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 6,685 miles a year.
Has S5 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 WOF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 WOF 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 WOF find?
S5 WOF passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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