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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 ETLMOT history

LB05 ETL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
143,985 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ETL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ETL was last recorded at 143,985 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 5,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,773 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,212 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,985 miles
  • 2021 – 138,773 miles
  • 2020 – 134,455 miles
  • 2019 – 127,828 miles
  • 2018 – 122,391 miles
  • 2017 – 117,851 miles
  • 2016 – 113,250 miles
  • 2015 – 110,417 miles
  • 2014 – 101,033 miles
  • 2013 – 92,006 miles
  • 2012 – 81,866 miles
  • 2011 – 72,477 miles
  • 2010 – 63,143 miles
  • 2009 – 50,946 miles
  • 2008 – 41,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,985 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,985 miles (+5,212)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,985 miles
    Test number
    287681289650
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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. Pass138,773 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    564396404269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,455 miles
    Test number
    253271566470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail134,452 miles (+6,624)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    779212941448
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass127,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    475317856909
    • AdvisoryFront unable to open bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  6. Fail127,828 miles (+5,437)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    839567058218
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront unable to open bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  7. Pass122,391 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    877180086229
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner offside and nearside spring carrier arms, bushes split
  8. Fail122,391 miles (+4,540)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    474392290341
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner offside and nearside spring carrier arms, bushes split
  9. Pass117,851 miles (+4,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    275025424702
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  10. Pass113,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,250 miles
    Test number
    100419972997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,249 miles (+2,832)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,249 miles
    Test number
    631446304845
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass110,417 miles (+9,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    909576965039
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated
  13. Pass101,033 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    568096874076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,006 miles
    Test number
    135480063444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,006 miles (+10,140)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,006 miles
    Test number
    678759553010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  16. Pass81,866 miles (+9,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    717426882056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,477 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    498907651166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,143 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,143 miles
    Test number
    994610060191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,946 miles (+9,910)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    262699749183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    770664258179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ETL

Does LB05 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 ETL expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ETL?
The MOT on LB05 ETL expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 ETL done?
LB05 ETL was recorded at 143,985 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has LB05 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ETL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 ETL 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 ETL find?
LB05 ETL passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; 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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