Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
LB05 FHEMOT history
LB05 FHE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 90,768 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 FHE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 FHE was last recorded at 90,768 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jul 2016: 57,113 miles, lower than 73,964 miles on 3 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 90,695 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 4,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 90,768 miles
- 2024 – 87,872 miles
- 2023 – 83,566 miles
- 2022 – 79,439 miles
- 2021 – 73,180 miles
- 2020 – 70,696 miles
- 2019 – 69,293 miles
- 2018 – 65,929 miles
- 2017 – 60,256 miles
- 2016 – 57,113 miles
- 2015 – 73,964 miles
- 2014 – 50,982 miles
- 2013 – 48,481 miles
- 2012 – 35,967 miles
- 2011 – 29,651 miles
- 2010 – 23,975 miles
- 2009 – 14,742 miles
- 2008 – 9,006 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,768 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front bumper grill missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear axle corrode
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,768 miles (+73)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 90,768 miles
- Test number
- 147654993033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,695 miles (+2,823)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,695 miles
- Test number
- 572906287336
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass87,872 miles (+4,306)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 87,872 miles
- Test number
- 764946565457
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,566 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 83,566 miles
- Test number
- 723417183538
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper grill missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrode
Fail83,532 miles (+4,093)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,532 miles
- Test number
- 524316975121
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper grill missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrode
Pass79,439 miles (+6,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 79,439 miles
- Test number
- 269712238877
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
Pass73,180 miles (+2,484)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,180 miles
- Test number
- 433163379168
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll underneath corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass70,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,696 miles
- Test number
- 331785922596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail70,696 miles (+1,403)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,696 miles
- Test number
- 572971655151
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,293 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 69,293 miles
- Test number
- 833539608869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,233 miles (+3,304)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,233 miles
- Test number
- 694760109084
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,929 miles (+5,673)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 65,929 miles
- Test number
- 936911297997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,256 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 60,256 miles
- Test number
- 343615271187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,113 miles (-16,851)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 57,113 miles
- Test number
- 210417071085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,964 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,964 miles
- Test number
- 317085315449
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass73,964 miles (+22,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 73,964 miles
- Test number
- 468235415215
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass50,982 miles (+2,501)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 50,982 miles
- Test number
- 278758284117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,481 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,481 miles
- Test number
- 478609773137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,477 miles (+12,510)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 757182073134
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,967 miles (+6,316)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,967 miles
- Test number
- 707399532148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- NoteESP warning light is indicating a malfunction
Pass29,651 miles (+5,676)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,651 miles
- Test number
- 626021351147
- NotePerishing cracks both rear tyres
Pass23,975 miles (+9,233)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,975 miles
- Test number
- 614565140161
- NoteCracks around outer walls of rear tyres
- NoteE.s.p light on permently
Pass14,742 miles (+5,736)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 14,742 miles
- Test number
- 233209749151
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass9,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 9,006 miles
- Test number
- 272325558421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 FHE
- Does LB05 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FHE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 FHE?
- The MOT on LB05 FHE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 FHE done?
- LB05 FHE was recorded at 90,768 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
- Has LB05 FHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 FHE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 FHE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 FHE find?
- LB05 FHE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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