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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

T5 NUCMOT history

T5 NUC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,998 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NUC was last recorded at 102,998 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,688 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,998 miles
  • 2025 – 102,688 miles
  • 2023 – 101,778 miles
  • 2022 – 100,988 miles
  • 2021 – 99,070 miles
  • 2020 – 96,799 miles
  • 2019 – 90,043 miles
  • 2018 – 81,098 miles
  • 2017 – 71,730 miles
  • 2016 – 60,132 miles
  • 2015 – 46,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousCoolant below minimum
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,998 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    933648448326
    • DangerousCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,998 miles (+310)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    563492814314
    • DangerousCoolant below minimum
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,688 miles (+910)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    419886565736
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,778 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    994493570594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,776 miles (+788)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    182710375433
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Pass100,988 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    527435327464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail100,987 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    499096779741
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail100,987 miles (+1,917)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,987 miles
    Test number
    432371708728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,070 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,070 miles
    Test number
    743480975973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,799 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,799 miles
    Test number
    324650030519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,794 miles (+6,751)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    461981319015
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    871147107594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,043 miles (+8,945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    535516699047
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass81,098 miles (+9,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    813921876368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,730 miles (+11,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    412451470686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,132 miles (+13,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    383127609579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,778 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,778 miles
    Test number
    979402375084
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T5 NUC

Does T5 NUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NUC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NUC?
The MOT on T5 NUC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NUC done?
T5 NUC was recorded at 102,998 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has T5 NUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NUC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 NUC 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 T5 NUC find?
T5 NUC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 2 advisories: coolant below minimum; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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