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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LA05 BSVMOT history

LA05 BSV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LA05 BSV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,237 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BSV was last recorded at 94,237 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 9,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,178 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,059 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,237 miles
  • 2025 – 85,178 miles
  • 2023 – 83,404 miles
  • 2022 – 80,755 miles
  • 2021 – 77,652 miles
  • 2020 – 75,105 miles
  • 2019 – 71,265 miles
  • 2018 – 66,735 miles
  • 2017 – 61,235 miles
  • 2016 – 55,988 miles
  • 2015 – 49,651 miles
  • 2014 – 41,292 miles
  • 2013 – 31,114 miles
  • 2012 – 27,527 miles
  • 2011 – 23,735 miles
  • 2010 – 19,897 miles
  • 2009 – 16,508 miles
  • 2008 – 12,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,237 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,237 miles (+9,059)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    398352201142
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass85,178 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    742895149155
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail85,171 miles (+1,767)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,171 miles
    Test number
    866906108639
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,404 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    988750632666
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail83,404 miles (+28)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    754831016476
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Fail83,376 miles (+2,621)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    666833393135
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer c/v boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn inner edge, nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, worn inner edge, nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper radius arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,755 miles (+3,103)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    514449260463
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,652 miles (+2,547)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    990165818496
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split next to small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split next to small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,105 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    930768301906
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail75,105 miles (+3,840)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    395890800190
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,265 miles (+4,530)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    535941366033
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass66,735 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    555915597423
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail66,735 miles (+5,500)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    810003928883
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass61,235 miles (+5,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    340234785811
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly when wheel is rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    250282775396
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail55,988 miles (+6,337)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    547061577725
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTPS light on

  17. Pass49,651 miles (+8,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,651 miles
    Test number
    870779150950
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass41,292 miles (+10,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    695135394133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  19. Pass31,114 miles (+3,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    557880893155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass27,527 miles (+3,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    226253022268
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to distort

  21. Pass23,735 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    846542601297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,897 miles (+3,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,897 miles
    Test number
    314265810486
    • 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)

  23. Pass16,508 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,508 miles
    Test number
    130442019259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,080 miles
    Test number
    791910918285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,080 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,080 miles
    Test number
    930100418286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LA05 BSV

Does LA05 BSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 BSV is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BSV?
The MOT on LA05 BSV is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA05 BSV done?
LA05 BSV was recorded at 94,237 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has LA05 BSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BSV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LA05 BSV 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 LA05 BSV find?
LA05 BSV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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