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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

Y5 SLNMOT history

Y5 SLN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 86,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y5 SLN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,449 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 SLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 SLN was last recorded at 86,449 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 10,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,564 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,885 miles
Average per year
9,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,449 miles
  • 2025 – 75,564 miles
  • 2024 – 64,428 miles
  • 2023 – 53,368 miles
  • 2022 – 42,593 miles
  • 2021 – 35,866 miles
  • 2020 – 29,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,449 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,449 miles (+10,885)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    106133018874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,564 miles (+11,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,564 miles
    Test number
    793118154612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,428 miles (+11,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    309813052304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc shield loose

  4. Pass53,368 miles (+10,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    535969195824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass42,593 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,593 miles
    Test number
    757206857207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,866 miles
    Test number
    515751714969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail35,866 miles (+6,280)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,866 miles
    Test number
    385925032177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass29,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    409915662826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 SLN

Does Y5 SLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 SLN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 SLN?
The MOT on Y5 SLN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 SLN done?
Y5 SLN was recorded at 86,449 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,484 miles a year.
Has Y5 SLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 SLN has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y5 SLN 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 Y5 SLN find?
Y5 SLN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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