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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

T5 XLUMOT history

T5 XLU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,695 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XLU was last recorded at 131,695 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,872 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,823 miles
Average per year
7,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,695 miles
  • 2025 – 128,872 miles
  • 2024 – 126,608 miles
  • 2023 – 122,482 miles
  • 2022 – 116,863 miles
  • 2021 – 112,165 miles
  • 2020 – 109,040 miles
  • 2019 – 98,811 miles
  • 2018 – 88,521 miles
  • 2017 – 79,334 miles
  • 2016 – 68,283 miles
  • 2015 – 58,395 miles
  • 2014 – 49,125 miles
  • 2013 – 38,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Both sides Chassis at rear getting very rusty. !!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,695 miles (+2,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,695 miles
    Test number
    229719328009
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,872 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    510803429868
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides Chassis at rear getting very rusty. !!!

  3. Fail128,870 miles (+2,262)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    503113921791
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very poor effort. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides Chassis at rear getting very rusty. !!!

  4. Pass126,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    270312333671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,607 miles (+4,125)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,607 miles
    Test number
    236365812833
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower Arm front bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear marks and pitted on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,482 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,482 miles
    Test number
    581354637769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,863 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    558464603104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,165 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,165 miles
    Test number
    407596491692
    • AdvisoryRear NS/OS Tyres stepping on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspension components front/rear corroded but not seriously weakened.

  9. Pass109,040 miles (+10,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    706423635905
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield catching on rear silencer

  10. Pass98,811 miles (+10,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    230616789165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass88,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    414854223492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,521 miles (+9,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    465182702850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass79,334 miles (+11,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    916501360739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    357488770117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,283 miles (+9,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,283 miles
    Test number
    824849890767
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass58,395 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,395 miles
    Test number
    735843365037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,125 miles (+11,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    115889664008
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly grooved on inside edge

  18. Pass38,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,022 miles
    Test number
    496244773020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XLU

Does T5 XLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XLU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XLU?
The MOT on T5 XLU is valid until 4 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 XLU done?
T5 XLU was recorded at 131,695 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
Has T5 XLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XLU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XLU 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 XLU find?
T5 XLU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe.

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