Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 EOSMOT history

LB05 EOS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,458 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB05 EOS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EOS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EOS was last recorded at 109,458 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,976 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,482 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,458 miles
  • 2025 – 103,976 miles
  • 2024 – 98,196 miles
  • 2023 – 90,936 miles
  • 2022 – 83,161 miles
  • 2021 – 75,762 miles
  • 2019 – 65,789 miles
  • 2018 – 63,709 miles
  • 2017 – 56,925 miles
  • 2016 – 49,781 miles
  • 2015 – 44,874 miles
  • 2014 – 39,998 miles
  • 2012 – 30,988 miles
  • 2011 – 23,127 miles
  • 2010 – 20,454 miles
  • 2009 – 16,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights not working.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both forward control arm mounts (5.3.3 (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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,458 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    253337923940
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both forward control arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,452 miles (+5,476)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    465832320371
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both forward control arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,976 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    901374461603
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,971 miles (+5,775)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    634969795563
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.85 mean value is 1.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,196 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    314480462565
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working, outer is. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp only just has a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail98,191 miles (+7,255)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    919159179010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.78, limit .80. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens on mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working, outer is. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp only just has a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,936 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,936 miles
    Test number
    261688051476
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working,outer is working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp just has pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,930 miles (+7,769)2 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    684341920269
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80, smoke reading 2.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working,outer is working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp just has pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,161 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    575584037677
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail83,157 miles (+7,395)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    908181922008
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ESP Switch (7.12 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.60 limit on plate 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater in mirror damaged (jagged edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,762 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    535167908187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail75,758 miles (+9,969)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    517130279339
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass65,789 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    768031775198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,709 miles (+6,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    867447436513
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass56,925 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    902516264122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,781 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    426624251116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,874 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    745481545153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,998 miles (+9,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,998 miles
    Test number
    186660744138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,988 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,988 miles
    Test number
    459822142214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,127 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,127 miles
    Test number
    736444561141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,454 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    663165670190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,426 miles (+4,047)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,426 miles
    Test number
    622882770167
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted.

  23. Pass16,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    704592749133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 EOS

Does LB05 EOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EOS is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EOS?
The MOT on LB05 EOS is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EOS done?
LB05 EOS was recorded at 109,458 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has LB05 EOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EOS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 EOS 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 EOS find?
LB05 EOS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both front fog lights not working.; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 7 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB05E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.