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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 UTLMOT history

T5 UTL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 132,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,131 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UTL was last recorded at 132,131 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 11,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,109 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,022 miles
Average per year
10,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,131 miles
  • 2023 – 108,501 miles
  • 2022 – 97,653 miles
  • 2021 – 87,211 miles
  • 2020 – 81,070 miles
  • 2019 – 70,494 miles
  • 2018 – 62,548 miles
  • 2017 – 49,432 miles
  • 2016 – 28,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,131 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,131 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    677997212893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    731203337492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail121,109 miles (+12,608)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    739597917168
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass108,501 miles (+10,848)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    789033500728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,653 miles (+10,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    970099815972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass87,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    854307340424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail87,205 miles (+6,135)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    365246146131
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass81,070 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    150710982968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,494 miles (+7,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    396801986545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass62,548 miles (+13,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    979864897267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass49,432 miles (+20,821)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    758476158713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    805739395733
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Questions about T5 UTL

Does T5 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UTL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UTL?
The MOT on T5 UTL is valid until 5 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 UTL done?
T5 UTL was recorded at 132,131 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,906 miles a year.
Has T5 UTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UTL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 UTL 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 UTL find?
T5 UTL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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