
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LB05 NUAMOT history
LB05 NUA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,404 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 138,404 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,960 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 NUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 NUA was last recorded at 138,404 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,404 miles · 30 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,960 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,404 miles
- 2025 – 130,013 miles
- 2024 – 121,491 miles
- 2023 – 111,934 miles
- 2021 – 111,129 miles
- 2020 – 110,487 miles
- 2019 – 107,917 miles
- 2018 – 102,593 miles
- 2017 – 95,543 miles
- 2016 – 87,459 miles
- 2015 – 78,397 miles
- 2014 – 69,355 miles
- 2013 – 59,847 miles
- 2012 – 51,795 miles
- 2011 – 42,897 miles
- 2010 – 39,326 miles
- 2009 – 34,886 miles
- 2008 – 30,915 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
O/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,404 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 138,404 miles
- Test number
- 357100659974
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension components
Fail138,404 miles (+8,391)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,404 miles
- Test number
- 579677462010
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension components
Pass130,013 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 130,013 miles
- Test number
- 254262522208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail130,007 miles (+8,516)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,007 miles
- Test number
- 574170775094
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,491 miles (+670)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 121,491 miles
- Test number
- 672702176855
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront both n/s + o/s backing plates heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear backing plate heavily corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear new brake disc fitted
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryIncorrect hardware used for n/s/f strut pinch bolt and lower arm rear bushes
Fail120,821 miles (+8,887)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,821 miles
- Test number
- 261203474382
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s + o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake backing plates heavily corroded
Pass111,934 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 111,934 miles
- Test number
- 687000716652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,914 miles (+785)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,914 miles
- Test number
- 536961884521
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,129 miles
- Test number
- 285980046976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,129 miles (+642)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,129 miles
- Test number
- 622335339626
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,487 miles (+2,570)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,487 miles
- Test number
- 233276678659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,917 miles (+5,324)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,917 miles
- Test number
- 444101757955
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion to various under body componants.
- AdvisoryFront Both front brake disc back plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush perished/worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush perished/worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn/stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,593 miles (+7,050)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,593 miles
- Test number
- 251095559241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres stepping on inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,543 miles (+8,084)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,543 miles
- Test number
- 148749883046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,459 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,459 miles
- Test number
- 308432993937
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Fail87,459 miles (+9,062)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,459 miles
- Test number
- 809051287356
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Pass78,397 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,397 miles
- Test number
- 459205043754
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryN/s/r hand brake lever on back of calliper seized
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished slightly
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Fail78,394 miles (+9,039)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,394 miles
- Test number
- 936379414888
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryN/s/r hand brake lever on back of calliper seized
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished slightly
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Pass69,355 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 69,355 miles
- Test number
- 816675194276
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,355 miles (+9,508)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,355 miles
- Test number
- 866838584226
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,847 miles (+8,052)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,847 miles
- Test number
- 898829483272
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s side repeater lense broken.
Pass51,795 miles (+8,898)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 51,795 miles
- Test number
- 366488492206
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.
Pass42,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,897 miles
- Test number
- 218661201399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,897 miles (+3,571)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,897 miles
- Test number
- 315100101376
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass39,326 miles (+4,440)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,326 miles
- Test number
- 271956660178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,886 miles (+3,971)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,886 miles
- Test number
- 553356969157
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass30,915 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,915 miles
- Test number
- 211650078156
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail30,912 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,912 miles
- Test number
- 282359568103
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB05 NUA
- Does LB05 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 NUA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 NUA?
- The MOT on LB05 NUA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 NUA done?
- LB05 NUA was recorded at 138,404 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,960 miles a year.
- Has LB05 NUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 NUA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 NUA 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 NUA find?
- LB05 NUA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension components.
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