Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

V5 SCLMOT history

V5 SCL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 47,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

V5 SCL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,036 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,375 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V5 SCL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V5 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 SCL was last recorded at 47,036 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,914 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,122 miles
Average per year
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,036 miles
  • 2025 – 44,914 miles
  • 2024 – 44,203 miles
  • 2023 – 43,946 miles
  • 2022 – 42,536 miles
  • 2021 – 40,405 miles
  • 2020 – 38,874 miles
  • 2019 – 29,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,036 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,036 miles (+2,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,036 miles
    Test number
    319854981602
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,914 miles (+711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    304554254831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass44,203 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    776802190688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass43,946 miles (+1,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    486109155128
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass42,536 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,536 miles
    Test number
    649257045314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,405 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    615065803310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,874 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    143460963718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    758186296055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,328 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    594513720022
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about V5 SCL

Does V5 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 SCL is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 SCL?
The MOT on V5 SCL is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 SCL done?
V5 SCL was recorded at 47,036 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
Has V5 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 SCL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 SCL 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 V5 SCL find?
V5 SCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

Related registrations

Browse all V5S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.