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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 PXMMOT history

LB05 PXM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,711 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 PXM
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
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 PXM was last recorded at 140,711 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,995 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,716 miles
Average per year
6,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,711 miles
  • 2025 – 132,995 miles
  • 2024 – 125,378 miles
  • 2023 – 118,140 miles
  • 2022 – 113,629 miles
  • 2021 – 107,083 miles
  • 2020 – 102,372 miles
  • 2019 – 96,754 miles
  • 2018 – 90,708 miles
  • 2017 – 86,032 miles
  • 2016 – 80,029 miles
  • 2015 – 74,485 miles
  • 2014 – 68,911 miles
  • 2013 – 63,510 miles
  • 2012 – 57,045 miles
  • 2011 – 51,095 miles
  • 2010 – 40,210 miles
  • 2009 – 31,235 miles
  • 2008 – 25,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,711 miles (+7,716)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    867868111435
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,995 miles (+7,617)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,995 miles
    Test number
    983666625281
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge too limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,378 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    227806751309
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  4. Fail125,378 miles (+7,238)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    560448193206
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  5. Pass118,140 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    510619163981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,629 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,629 miles
    Test number
    253593037861
    • 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))

  7. Pass107,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    442708918191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps glazed
    • AdvisoryScreen chips

  8. Fail107,083 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    160686374874
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps glazed
    • AdvisoryScreen chips

  9. Pass102,372 miles (+5,618)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    743270007136
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lens starting to fade
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens starting to fade
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,754 miles (+6,046)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    162292100917
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance low

  11. Pass90,708 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    868507894584
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  12. Fail90,708 miles (+4,676)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,708 miles
    Test number
    487917800840
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated

  13. Pass86,032 miles (+6,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    108161961308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass80,029 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    741174400365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,485 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    739002455188
    • NoteNearside hand brake readings just to reqimemt

  16. Fail74,440 miles (+5,529)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    159687725114
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass68,911 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    849282814136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,510 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,510 miles
    Test number
    936135183003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,045 miles (+5,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,045 miles
    Test number
    609568502122
    • NoteNearside door mirror indicator lens cover missing
    • NoteTraction control light on

  20. Pass51,095 miles (+10,885)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,095 miles
    Test number
    815868481096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,210 miles (+8,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,210 miles
    Test number
    912376900164
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing low

  22. Pass31,235 miles (+6,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    190052519150
    • NoteNot all bulbs workimg in nearside and offside door mirror indicators

  23. Pass25,128 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    151603198165
    • NoteNearside rear bumper damage and nearside front wing damage

  24. Fail25,128 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,128 miles
    Test number
    873763898108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear bumper damage and nearside front wing damage

Questions about LB05 PXM

Does LB05 PXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 PXM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 PXM?
The MOT on LB05 PXM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 PXM done?
LB05 PXM was recorded at 140,711 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,376 miles a year.
Has LB05 PXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 PXM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 PXM 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 PXM find?
LB05 PXM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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