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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 FGXMOT history

LB05 FGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,850 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FGX was last recorded at 90,850 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 14,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,495 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
14,355 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,850 miles
  • 2025 – 76,495 miles
  • 2024 – 73,235 miles
  • 2023 – 69,419 miles
  • 2022 – 66,568 miles
  • 2021 – 63,273 miles
  • 2020 – 59,509 miles
  • 2019 – 56,754 miles
  • 2018 – 53,849 miles
  • 2017 – 51,233 miles
  • 2016 – 46,457 miles
  • 2015 – 41,107 miles
  • 2014 – 37,685 miles
  • 2013 – 36,406 miles
  • 2012 – 31,705 miles
  • 2011 – 27,208 miles
  • 2010 – 23,607 miles
  • 2009 – 18,193 miles
  • 2008 – 13,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,850 miles (+14,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    915187888137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,495 miles (+3,260)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    621295791161
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,235 miles (+3,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    934274448638
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass69,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    107276052666
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail69,419 miles (+2,851)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,419 miles
    Test number
    685460005763
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,568 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    109562186895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    780668865114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,273 miles (+3,764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,273 miles
    Test number
    913255072628
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,509 miles (+2,755)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    167947476595
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass56,754 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    740304491190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass53,849 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,849 miles
    Test number
    801652620309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,233 miles (+4,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,233 miles
    Test number
    339007528164
    • 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)

  13. Pass46,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    648725822712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,457 miles (+5,350)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    962844826117
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass41,107 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    951420833924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,281 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,281 miles
    Test number
    579139315290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,685 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    148459004252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass37,685 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    289959804237
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass36,406 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,406 miles
    Test number
    977706793199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,705 miles (+4,497)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,705 miles
    Test number
    936893772190
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass27,208 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,208 miles
    Test number
    396186661167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,607 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,607 miles
    Test number
    480734670117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,193 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,193 miles
    Test number
    204666379128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,317 miles
    Test number
    494844788154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FGX

Does LB05 FGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FGX is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FGX?
The MOT on LB05 FGX is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FGX done?
LB05 FGX was recorded at 90,850 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has LB05 FGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FGX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FGX 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 FGX find?
LB05 FGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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