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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 EUAMOT history

LB05 EUA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
180,015 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EUA was last recorded at 180,015 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 4,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,852 miles · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,163 miles
Average per year
10,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,015 miles
  • 2020 – 175,852 miles
  • 2019 – 150,984 miles
  • 2018 – 146,072 miles
  • 2017 – 137,754 miles
  • 2016 – 129,238 miles
  • 2015 – 121,357 miles
  • 2014 – 114,152 miles
  • 2013 – 108,007 miles
  • 2012 – 94,251 miles
  • 2011 – 79,261 miles
  • 2010 – 69,409 miles
  • 2009 – 58,560 miles
  • 2008 – 39,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,015 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine covers/undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,015 miles (+4,163)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,015 miles
    Test number
    653399859292
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass175,852 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    175,852 miles
    Test number
    603859122240
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass cracked and casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryClutch hydraulics need attention as biting point dropping out
  3. FailMileage not read4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    472378541142
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass150,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    749186402658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,984 miles (+4,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,984 miles
    Test number
    932948902792
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass146,072 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    380015234253
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger window view obstruction
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater slighly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail146,031 miles (+8,277)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    342640977444
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone consol bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger window view obstruction
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater slighly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass137,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,754 miles
    Test number
    567541924144
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail137,754 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,754 miles
    Test number
    256662855450
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Fail137,753 miles (+8,515)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,753 miles
    Test number
    689237584798
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass129,238 miles (+7,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    182343556821
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear age cracking and getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
  12. Pass121,357 miles (+7,205)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    779858945176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread lifting slightly on inner tread pattern. Tyre also has minor cuts and damage
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished with minor cuts and damage in tread pattern
  13. Pass114,152 miles (+6,145)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    848560664171
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on egdes
  14. Pass108,007 miles (+13,756)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,007 miles
    Test number
    828277253172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,251 miles (+14,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    655601262148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,261 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,261 miles
    Test number
    219905741491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    111245250153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,409 miles (+10,849)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    442145650113
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass58,560 miles (+19,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    194786869165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass39,357 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    113699158179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBonnet saftey catch operation stiff
    • NoteSign of engine oil leak
    • NoteWindscreen shows light damage

Questions about LB05 EUA

Does LB05 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 EUA expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EUA?
The MOT on LB05 EUA expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 EUA done?
LB05 EUA was recorded at 180,015 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 10,356 miles a year.
Has LB05 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EUA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 EUA 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 EUA find?
LB05 EUA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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