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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

T5 SOTMOT history

T5 SOT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,872 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SOT was last recorded at 82,872 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,842 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,872 miles
  • 2024 – 78,723 miles
  • 2023 – 75,936 miles
  • 2022 – 73,704 miles
  • 2021 – 70,926 miles
  • 2020 – 70,559 miles
  • 2019 – 65,635 miles
  • 2018 – 61,634 miles
  • 2017 – 58,005 miles
  • 2016 – 54,349 miles
  • 2015 – 49,670 miles
  • 2013 – 44,366 miles
  • 2012 – 38,434 miles
  • 2011 – 32,241 miles
  • 2010 – 24,961 miles
  • 2009 – 17,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,872 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c/v boot splitting around clip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside handbrake caliper mechanism not on stop in of position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,872 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    424728523384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,842 miles (+4,119)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,842 miles
    Test number
    962528230834
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BADLY CRACKED,, NO CORDS AT TIME OF THE TEST (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,723 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    524281392406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,936 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    594761646422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,704 miles (+14)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    940097651988
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c/v boot splitting around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake caliper mechanism not on stop in of position

  6. Fail73,690 miles (+2,764)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    404622598417
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c/v boot splitting around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake caliper mechanism not on stop in of position

  7. Pass70,926 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    167495892250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,559 miles (+4,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    685465157694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,635 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    437319007464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,577 miles (+3,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,577 miles
    Test number
    495709279446
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    539571537584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,634 miles (+3,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,634 miles
    Test number
    703675173513
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass58,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    982655017487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,005 miles (+3,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    359257838532
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

  15. Pass54,349 miles (+4,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,349 miles
    Test number
    856502057712
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass49,670 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    875967735087
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,366 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    947424953328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    335268742354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail38,434 miles (+6,193)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    366098442345
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,241 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    225599641399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,961 miles (+7,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,961 miles
    Test number
    602979540392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass17,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,652 miles
    Test number
    570458739363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 SOT

Does T5 SOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SOT?
The MOT on T5 SOT is valid until 14 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 SOT done?
T5 SOT was recorded at 82,872 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has T5 SOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SOT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 SOT 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 SOT find?
T5 SOT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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