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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T5 SBNMOT history

T5 SBN is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 215,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
215,317 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SBN was last recorded at 215,317 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 13,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,122 miles · 1 May 2019
Between the last two tests
13,195 miles
Average per year
10,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,317 miles
  • 2019 – 202,122 miles
  • 2018 – 190,835 miles
  • 2017 – 181,291 miles
  • 2016 – 168,414 miles
  • 2015 – 163,606 miles
  • 2013 – 150,827 miles
  • 2012 – 132,201 miles
  • 2011 – 117,326 miles
  • 2010 – 110,904 miles
  • 2009 – 104,336 miles
  • 2008 – 83,535 miles
  • 2007 – 64,926 miles
  • 2006 – 48,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,317 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,317 miles (+13,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    215,317 miles
    Test number
    399370476228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,122 miles (+11,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,122 miles
    Test number
    657011532477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass190,835 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    190,835 miles
    Test number
    540300109587
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail190,826 miles (+9,535)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,826 miles
    Test number
    500073361346
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass181,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,291 miles
    Test number
    863726621991
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
  6. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153852348427
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)
  7. Pass168,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    523925830418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,414 miles (+4,808)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    225150161638
    • FailureFront Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged poss.both cv joints (2.4.G.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  9. Pass163,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,606 miles
    Test number
    176563015079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,606 miles (+12,779)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,606 miles
    Test number
    459412115055
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass150,827 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    395043953371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail150,827 miles (+18,626)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,827 miles
    Test number
    156813353368
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass132,201 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,201 miles
    Test number
    678226852330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,190 miles (+14,864)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    256036842372
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass117,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    895194701381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,326 miles (+6,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    179964691222
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass110,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    570182010390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,897 miles (+6,561)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,897 miles
    Test number
    410472010364
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  19. Pass104,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    804828909316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,336 miles (+20,801)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    710718309361
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass83,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    913485908353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,535 miles (+18,609)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    822364008377
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  23. Pass64,926 miles (+16,039)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,926 miles
    Test number
    333734567186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    543832026180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,887 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    802509216115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about T5 SBN

Does T5 SBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 SBN expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 SBN?
The MOT on T5 SBN expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 SBN done?
T5 SBN was recorded at 215,317 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 10,583 miles a year.
Has T5 SBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SBN has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 SBN 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 SBN find?
T5 SBN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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