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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LA05 BSXMOT history

LA05 BSX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2024.

LA05 BSX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
164,375 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BSX was last recorded at 164,375 miles on 3 Feb 2024, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,312 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,375 miles
  • 2022 – 162,312 miles
  • 2021 – 161,385 miles
  • 2019 – 155,345 miles
  • 2018 – 142,576 miles
  • 2017 – 132,240 miles
  • 2016 – 111,952 miles
  • 2015 – 84,396 miles
  • 2013 – 74,436 miles
  • 2012 – 65,581 miles
  • 2011 – 54,358 miles
  • 2010 – 51,654 miles
  • 2009 – 47,854 miles
  • 2008 – 42,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,375 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,375 miles (+2,063)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,375 miles
    Test number
    214698646950
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  2. Pass162,312 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,312 miles
    Test number
    178645798812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,385 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,385 miles
    Test number
    650519121620
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail161,385 miles (+6,040)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,385 miles
    Test number
    957297626205
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass155,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,345 miles
    Test number
    109285773394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,343 miles (+12,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,343 miles
    Test number
    875597598267
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,576 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,576 miles
    Test number
    880879768160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,534 miles (+10,294)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    182618335364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,240 miles (+20,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,240 miles
    Test number
    519433976690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,952 miles (+27,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,952 miles
    Test number
    987278648977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,396 miles (+9,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    197238765130
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass74,436 miles (+8,855)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    168656173243
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear suspension springs corroded
    • NoteStone chip to windscreen

  13. Pass65,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    329147792262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,580 miles (+4,178)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    375547292431
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front brake back plates rusted + holed

  15. Pass61,402 miles (+22)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    998932402109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAirbag light on indicating fault

  16. Fail61,380 miles (+7,022)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    295845792049
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAirbag light on indicating fault

  17. Pass54,358 miles (+38)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    466908831083
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN.s.f. outer c.v. boot weeping grease
    • NoteO.s.f. tyre very low on edge

  18. Fail54,320 miles (+2,666)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    246896631003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN.s.f. outer c.v. boot weeping grease
    • NoteO.s.f. tyre very low on edge

  19. Fail51,654 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    114832640076
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine management light on also misfire

  20. Pass51,654 miles (+3,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    763792140036
    • NoteEngine management light on also misfire

  21. Pass47,854 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    174966799114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    454944598174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA05 BSX

Does LA05 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA05 BSX expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BSX?
The MOT on LA05 BSX expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA05 BSX done?
LA05 BSX was recorded at 164,375 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2024, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has LA05 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BSX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LA05 BSX 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 BSX find?
LA05 BSX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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