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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

X5 CESMOT history

X5 CES is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

X5 CES blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,705 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 CES was last recorded at 150,705 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,540 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,705 miles
  • 2025 – 144,063 miles
  • 2024 – 137,556 miles
  • 2023 – 131,866 miles
  • 2022 – 120,992 miles
  • 2021 – 115,998 miles
  • 2020 – 112,708 miles
  • 2019 – 104,689 miles
  • 2017 – 94,479 miles
  • 2016 – 86,352 miles
  • 2015 – 80,502 miles
  • 2014 – 71,735 miles
  • 2013 – 63,851 miles
  • 2012 – 57,795 miles
  • 2011 – 55,394 miles
  • 2009 – 45,196 miles
  • 2008 – 38,970 miles
  • 2006 – 24,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,705 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,705 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,705 miles
    Test number
    366151416355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,540 miles (+6,477)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,540 miles
    Test number
    817034069440
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass144,063 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,063 miles
    Test number
    495150825744
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail144,062 miles (+6,506)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    449331598282
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass137,556 miles (+5,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,556 miles
    Test number
    264658935280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass131,866 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    986264344194
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv joint leaking grease from base
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail131,864 miles (+10,872)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,864 miles
    Test number
    721705464114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv joint leaking grease from base
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass120,992 miles (+4,994)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    640373284788
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass115,998 miles (+119)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    786096854234
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail115,879 miles (+3,171)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    288538954402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass112,708 miles (+8,019)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,708 miles
    Test number
    739590529032
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass104,689 miles (+10,210)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    559828043464
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass94,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    386875586387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,479 miles (+8,127)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    909015449540
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  15. Pass86,352 miles (+5,850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    863030085481
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent,wearing unevenly (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass80,502 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    516959560985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,735 miles (+7,884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    507605144316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass63,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    768797733368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,851 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    479597433340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,795 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    787664852382
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn to 3ml approx
    • NoteFront tyres worn down on edge
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber coroding

  21. Fail57,795 miles (+2,401)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,795 miles
    Test number
    587442052364
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn to 3ml approx
    • NoteFront tyres worn down on edge
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber coroding

  22. Pass55,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    406544051302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,394 miles (+10,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    395324151366
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,196 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    860681349320
    • NoteSill cover fitted

  25. Fail45,196 miles (+6,226)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    961961849373
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSill cover fitted

  26. Pass38,970 miles (+14,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    201061328135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    992163756343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 CES

Does X5 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 CES is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 CES?
The MOT on X5 CES is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 CES done?
X5 CES was recorded at 150,705 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has X5 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 CES has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 CES 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 X5 CES find?
X5 CES passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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