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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

W5 HCSMOT history

W5 HCS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 65,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

W5 HCS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,821 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HCS was last recorded at 65,821 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,995 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,826 miles
Average per year
7,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,821 miles
  • 2024 – 58,995 miles
  • 2023 – 50,830 miles
  • 2022 – 42,014 miles
  • 2021 – 31,928 miles
  • 2020 – 26,538 miles
  • 2019 – 21,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,821 miles (+6,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    661901361012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass58,995 miles (+8,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    112625534625
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass50,830 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    277727823388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,014 miles (+10,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,014 miles
    Test number
    472658034605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass31,928 miles (+5,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    936044272733
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf and Nsf inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass26,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    514265003789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail26,538 miles (+4,560)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    262471879525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass21,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,978 miles
    Test number
    842328189342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 HCS

Does W5 HCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HCS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 HCS?
The MOT on W5 HCS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 HCS done?
W5 HCS was recorded at 65,821 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
Has W5 HCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HCS has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on W5 HCS 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 W5 HCS find?
W5 HCS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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