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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y5 SPXMOT history

Y5 SPX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y5 SPX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,724 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 SPX was last recorded at 119,724 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,768 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,724 miles
  • 2025 – 114,768 miles
  • 2024 – 111,758 miles
  • 2023 – 99,976 miles
  • 2022 – 85,341 miles
  • 2021 – 78,604 miles
  • 2020 – 66,174 miles
  • 2019 – 54,353 miles
  • 2018 – 46,614 miles
  • 2017 – 36,569 miles
  • 2016 – 33,403 miles
  • 2015 – 29,600 miles
  • 2014 – 26,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,724 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    728329538801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,768 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    515823819738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    152220634210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail111,758 miles (+11,782)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    457852391103
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,976 miles (+14,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    503031056524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,341 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    487916045594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,604 miles (+12,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    542975196662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass66,174 miles (+11,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    341765678713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass54,353 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    181891406800
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail54,353 miles (+7,739)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    575884444472
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass46,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,614 miles
    Test number
    738549139988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,612 miles (+10,043)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,612 miles
    Test number
    710181321763
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass36,569 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    463323684142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,403 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    348604433593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,600 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    225447545444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    159971544120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 SPX

Does Y5 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 SPX is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 SPX?
The MOT on Y5 SPX is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 SPX done?
Y5 SPX was recorded at 119,724 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has Y5 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 SPX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 SPX 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 SPX find?
Y5 SPX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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