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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LA05 BTOMOT history

LA05 BTO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LA05 BTO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,968 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BTO was last recorded at 76,968 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,458 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles
Average per year
3,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,968 miles
  • 2025 – 74,458 miles
  • 2024 – 72,639 miles
  • 2023 – 71,489 miles
  • 2022 – 68,911 miles
  • 2021 – 66,073 miles
  • 2019 – 62,625 miles
  • 2018 – 58,585 miles
  • 2017 – 55,432 miles
  • 2016 – 52,261 miles
  • 2015 – 47,685 miles
  • 2014 – 45,654 miles
  • 2013 – 44,031 miles
  • 2012 – 41,156 miles
  • 2011 – 36,471 miles
  • 2010 – 31,817 miles
  • 2009 – 27,799 miles
  • 2008 – 21,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    495291130264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail76,968 miles (+2,510)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    311504452142
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,458 miles
    Test number
    529164837636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,458 miles (+1,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,458 miles
    Test number
    575599935553
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass72,639 miles (+1,150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    271750251716
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,489 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,489 miles
    Test number
    159065417378
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,911 miles (+2,838)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    837137809512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on

  8. Pass66,073 miles (+3,448)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    126001406668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on

  9. Pass62,625 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    132833596859
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (sun damaged) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper fixings damaged/missing (not likely to become detached)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,624 miles (+4,039)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    280169462211
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (sun damaged) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper fixings damaged/missing (not likely to become detached)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,585 miles (+3,153)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    437451205904
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    984680943355
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail55,430 miles (+3,169)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    157278763420
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass52,261 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    189981284415
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,685 miles (+2,031)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    105564812567
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass45,654 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,654 miles
    Test number
    896293934261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass44,031 miles (+2,875)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,031 miles
    Test number
    668047003259
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Fail41,156 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    255040602275
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass41,156 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,156 miles
    Test number
    986120202264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,471 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    965269291122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,817 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    451143590121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,799 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    411877819240
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to delaminate.

  23. Fail27,798 miles (+6,725)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    392867819423
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear no.plate starting to delaminate.

  24. Fail21,073 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,073 miles
    Test number
    604826608266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,073 miles
    Test number
    792696508284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA05 BTO

Does LA05 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA05 BTO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BTO?
The MOT on LA05 BTO is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA05 BTO done?
LA05 BTO was recorded at 76,968 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
Has LA05 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BTO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA05 BTO 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 BTO find?
LA05 BTO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 1 more.

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