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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 DGVMOT history

LB05 DGV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
156,888 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 DGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 DGV was last recorded at 156,888 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 4,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,632 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,256 miles
Average per year
7,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,888 miles
  • 2023 – 152,632 miles
  • 2022 – 148,234 miles
  • 2021 – 139,531 miles
  • 2020 – 124,773 miles
  • 2019 – 116,533 miles
  • 2018 – 111,605 miles
  • 2017 – 104,719 miles
  • 2016 – 100,262 miles
  • 2015 – 95,684 miles
  • 2014 – 88,550 miles
  • 2013 – 81,384 miles
  • 2012 – 74,711 miles
  • 2011 – 69,557 miles
  • 2010 – 61,654 miles
  • 2009 – 50,007 miles
  • 2008 – 38,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,888 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear tyre slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,888 miles (+4,256)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,888 miles
    Test number
    787021730740
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  2. Pass152,632 miles (+4,398)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,632 miles
    Test number
    771622739824
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,234 miles (+8,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    456101946293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (NONE STRUCTUAL) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,531 miles (+14,758)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    627154127610
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL HEAVILY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,773 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,773 miles
    Test number
    735568801607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,533 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    924617003028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,136 miles (+4,531)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    337511171274
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,605 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,605 miles
    Test number
    214734276655
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  9. Fail111,586 miles (+6,867)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,586 miles
    Test number
    665784980168
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  10. Pass104,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    772729318837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre edge hard wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit internal water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge hard wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil leak turbo area

  11. Fail104,719 miles (+4,457)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    429111460224
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre edge hard wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp unit internal water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge hard wearing low
    • AdvisoryOil leak turbo area
    • AdvisoryOil leak turbo area

  12. Pass100,262 miles (+4,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    282168126925
    • 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 deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass95,684 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    287572045181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • 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 deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster has condensation in it
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  14. Fail95,684 miles (+7,134)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    267512345463
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • 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 deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster has condensation in it
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  15. Pass88,550 miles (+7,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    599624644108
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass81,384 miles (+6,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,384 miles
    Test number
    337281333119
    • 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)

  17. Pass74,711 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    449803832128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,557 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,557 miles
    Test number
    506605921134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,654 miles (+11,647)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    762976010138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,007 miles (+11,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    673493339142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    411343148144
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

  22. Fail38,786 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    492203148195
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

Questions about LB05 DGV

Does LB05 DGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 DGV expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 DGV?
The MOT on LB05 DGV expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 DGV done?
LB05 DGV was recorded at 156,888 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 7,185 miles a year.
Has LB05 DGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 DGV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB05 DGV 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 LB05 DGV find?
LB05 DGV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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