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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S5 YXRMOT history

S5 YXR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S5 YXR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,253 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 YXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 YXR was last recorded at 90,253 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 6,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2023: 69,033 miles, lower than 69,039 miles on 9 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,187 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,066 miles
Average per year
6,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,253 miles
  • 2025 – 84,187 miles
  • 2024 – 80,565 miles
  • 2023 – 69,033 miles
  • 2022 – 59,230 miles
  • 2020 – 51,265 miles
  • 2019 – 44,448 miles
  • 2018 – 36,918 miles
  • 2017 – 29,828 miles
  • 2016 – 22,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,253 miles
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,253 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,253 miles
    Test number
    723162669189
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,187 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    651879775359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,565 miles (+11,532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    960888005273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,033 miles (-6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    953737891127
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail69,039 miles (+9,809)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,039 miles
    Test number
    397328205980
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,230 miles (+7,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,230 miles
    Test number
    262579006384
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass51,265 miles (+6,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    977344539584
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Starting to step inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,448 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    579798497924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,918 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,918 miles
    Test number
    997171583950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    554711886696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,828 miles (+7,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    880540286092
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass22,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    315037646575
    • 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)

  13. Fail22,729 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    138327428091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about S5 YXR

Does S5 YXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 YXR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 YXR?
The MOT on S5 YXR is valid until 21 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 YXR done?
S5 YXR was recorded at 90,253 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,881 miles a year.
Has S5 YXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 YXR has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 YXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 YXR find?
S5 YXR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.

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