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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB05 FGUMOT history

LB05 FGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,256 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FGU was last recorded at 84,256 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,195 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,061 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,256 miles
  • 2025 – 80,195 miles
  • 2024 – 74,999 miles
  • 2023 – 70,640 miles
  • 2022 – 67,055 miles
  • 2021 – 62,527 miles
  • 2020 – 59,862 miles
  • 2019 – 54,480 miles
  • 2018 – 51,219 miles
  • 2017 – 45,924 miles
  • 2016 – 39,399 miles
  • 2015 – 34,263 miles
  • 2014 – 32,117 miles
  • 2013 – 29,838 miles
  • 2012 – 28,030 miles
  • 2011 – 25,101 miles
  • 2010 – 22,171 miles
  • 2009 – 17,592 miles
  • 2008 – 13,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,256 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,256 miles (+4,061)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,256 miles
    Test number
    526788671213
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass80,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    968080063189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail80,184 miles (+5,185)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    749009559112
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,999 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    278977116059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,992 miles (+4,352)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    405727983164
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail light not working

  6. Pass70,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    537271835409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,640 miles (+3,585)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    915120189875
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    974915055948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,055 miles (+4,528)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,055 miles
    Test number
    627809194439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested both no reading (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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass62,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    392840704717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,527 miles (+2,665)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    641106452418
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass59,862 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    731850694599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,480 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    440348399837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,219 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    752038842777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,924 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,924 miles
    Test number
    367768477302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,399 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    604135989971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,263 miles (+2,146)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    357049345196
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  18. Pass32,117 miles (+2,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    847976154111
    • NoteRear tyres cracking badly

  19. Pass29,838 miles (+1,808)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,838 miles
    Test number
    595449943156
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking

  20. Pass28,030 miles (+2,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    225922952187
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 2.5ml / front and rear tyres cracking

  21. Fail25,101 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,101 miles
    Test number
    797527351121
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres starting to crack

  22. Pass25,101 miles (+2,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,101 miles
    Test number
    888647551178
    • NoteFront and rear tyres starting to crack

  23. Pass22,171 miles (+4,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,171 miles
    Test number
    911054240170
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  24. Pass17,592 miles (+3,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,592 miles
    Test number
    283211049194
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  25. Pass13,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,652 miles
    Test number
    424090158131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FGU

Does LB05 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FGU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FGU?
The MOT on LB05 FGU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FGU done?
LB05 FGU was recorded at 84,256 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has LB05 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FGU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 FGU 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 FGU find?
LB05 FGU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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