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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

W5 SGDMOT history

W5 SGD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

W5 SGD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,571 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SGD was last recorded at 131,571 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,570 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,571 miles
  • 2024 – 124,905 miles
  • 2023 – 120,195 miles
  • 2022 – 114,269 miles
  • 2021 – 107,426 miles
  • 2020 – 102,482 miles
  • 2019 – 95,173 miles
  • 2018 – 89,782 miles
  • 2017 – 83,952 miles
  • 2016 – 73,968 miles
  • 2015 – 65,714 miles
  • 2014 – 56,090 miles
  • 2013 – 42,993 miles
  • 2012 – 39,441 miles
  • 2011 – 34,539 miles
  • 2010 – 20,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,571 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable guide broken but not affecting braking operation or performanceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,571 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,571 miles
    Test number
    288445808481
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable guide broken but not affecting braking operation or performance
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
  2. Fail131,570 miles (+6,665)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,570 miles
    Test number
    161749336491
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable guide broken but not affecting braking operation or performance
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
  3. Pass124,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    285008487198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail124,905 miles (+4,710)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    254327547869
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass120,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    965486513533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,195 miles (+5,926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    235983276414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass114,269 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    312042061058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,426 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,426 miles
    Test number
    530109123466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and has a cut close to ply (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on park brake
  9. Pass102,482 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,482 miles
    Test number
    764869204682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,478 miles (+7,305)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    817814429378
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass95,173 miles (+5,391)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    254710251148
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass89,782 miles (+5,830)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    220289696310
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  13. Pass83,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    400617473899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated
  14. Fail83,952 miles (+4)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    722595560700
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated
  15. Fail83,948 miles (+9,980)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,948 miles
    Test number
    851455646745
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak from the front flexi pipe.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are worn low.
    • AdvisorySmall split in the N/S/F drop link dust cover.
  16. Pass73,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    784283884268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail73,967 miles (+8,253)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    373157715704
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass65,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    273457161749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail65,714 miles (+9,624)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    187558209061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail56,090 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    239765514323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass56,090 miles (+13,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,090 miles
    Test number
    419205214314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass42,993 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,993 miles
    Test number
    165783123374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,441 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    508144832375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,539 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    167836541373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,397 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,397 miles
    Test number
    836509151024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,163 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    142322780430
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  27. Pass20,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,163 miles
    Test number
    361302080023
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about W5 SGD

Does W5 SGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 SGD expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 SGD?
The MOT on W5 SGD expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 SGD done?
W5 SGD was recorded at 131,571 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 7,192 miles a year.
Has W5 SGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SGD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 SGD 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 SGD find?
W5 SGD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear handbrake cable guide broken but not affecting braking operation or performance, and 2 more.

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