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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y5 TUCMOT history

Y5 TUC is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y5 TUC white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,685 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TUC was last recorded at 80,685 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 13,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,351 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,334 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,685 miles
  • 2025 – 67,351 miles
  • 2024 – 59,376 miles
  • 2023 – 54,354 miles
  • 2022 – 50,965 miles
  • 2021 – 45,735 miles
  • 2020 – 38,300 miles
  • 2019 – 36,717 miles
  • 2018 – 34,675 miles
  • 2017 – 33,081 miles
  • 2016 – 31,418 miles
  • 2015 – 29,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,685 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOsr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated

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 Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    414491883969
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated
  2. Fail80,684 miles (+13,333)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    942691344862
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt have play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated
  3. Pass67,351 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    796896729562
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail67,351 miles (+7,975)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    130834724684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass59,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    212566327433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,375 miles (+5,021)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    744491470198
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass54,354 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    255652972980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,350 miles (+3,385)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    312973672714
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass50,965 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,965 miles
    Test number
    528028158285
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail50,934 miles (+5,199)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    926384209506
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn down to cords on inner edge plus tread below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass45,735 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,735 miles
    Test number
    519004662120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,300 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    882141431185
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear brake discs
  13. Pass36,717 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    431837507145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak to rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass34,675 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    239866889018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,081 miles (+1,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,081 miles
    Test number
    291498398270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass31,418 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    965613386478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,539 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,539 miles
    Test number
    948035325290
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about Y5 TUC

Does Y5 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TUC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TUC?
The MOT on Y5 TUC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 TUC done?
Y5 TUC was recorded at 80,685 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has Y5 TUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TUC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 TUC 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 TUC find?
Y5 TUC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; osr and nsr trailing arms front bushes are deteriorated.

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