Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB05 ETRMOT history
LB05 ETR is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 123,989 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 ETR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 ETR was last recorded at 123,989 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,764 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 225 miles
- Average per year
- 5,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,989 miles
- 2025 – 121,840 miles
- 2024 – 118,708 miles
- 2023 – 117,534 miles
- 2022 – 112,388 miles
- 2021 – 111,122 miles
- 2020 – 110,453 miles
- 2019 – 102,396 miles
- 2018 – 95,482 miles
- 2017 – 86,476 miles
- 2016 – 78,935 miles
- 2015 – 67,289 miles
- 2014 – 61,995 miles
- 2013 – 53,387 miles
- 2012 – 44,242 miles
- 2011 – 37,933 miles
- 2010 – 29,633 miles
- 2009 – 23,955 miles
- 2008 – 17,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,989 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,989 miles (+225)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 123,989 miles
- Test number
- 307324009329
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,764 miles (+1,924)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,764 miles
- Test number
- 793933886596
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,840 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 121,840 miles
- Test number
- 248782512993
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass118,708 miles (+140)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,708 miles
- Test number
- 151477186217
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail118,568 miles (+1,034)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,568 miles
- Test number
- 349692267695
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,534 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 117,534 miles
- Test number
- 395468500831
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail117,534 miles (+5,146)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,534 miles
- Test number
- 897913727403
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass112,388 miles (+1,266)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 112,388 miles
- Test number
- 367124715570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 111,122 miles
- Test number
- 469627285793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,122 miles (+669)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,122 miles
- Test number
- 714323724698
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass110,453 miles (+8,057)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 110,453 miles
- Test number
- 535510024755
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth head lamps faded
Pass102,396 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,396 miles
- Test number
- 368277523515
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,482 miles (+9,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 95,482 miles
- Test number
- 936848301903
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres low in tread and worn on edges
Pass86,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 86,476 miles
- Test number
- 305682601195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,476 miles (+7,541)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,476 miles
- Test number
- 481424610437
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass78,935 miles (+11,646)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 78,935 miles
- Test number
- 989158465412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,289 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 67,289 miles
- Test number
- 708511945174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,995 miles (+8,608)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,995 miles
- Test number
- 887054644198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,387 miles (+9,145)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,387 miles
- Test number
- 205414443463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,242 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,242 miles
- Test number
- 346626742187
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
Pass44,242 miles (+6,309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,242 miles
- Test number
- 595136642157
- 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)
Pass37,933 miles (+8,300)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 37,933 miles
- Test number
- 416677541186
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
Pass29,633 miles (+5,678)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,633 miles
- Test number
- 623557940171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,955 miles (+6,061)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,955 miles
- Test number
- 332218949140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 17,894 miles
- Test number
- 282229148174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 ETR
- Does LB05 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ETR is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 ETR?
- The MOT on LB05 ETR is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 ETR done?
- LB05 ETR was recorded at 123,989 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,801 miles a year.
- Has LB05 ETR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 ETR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 ETR 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 ETR find?
- LB05 ETR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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