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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB05 RTOMOT history

LB05 RTO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2022
Mileage
180,594 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 RTO was last recorded at 180,594 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,169 miles · 14 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
2,425 miles
Average per year
9,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,594 miles
  • 2021 – 178,169 miles
  • 2020 – 177,893 miles
  • 2019 – 176,403 miles
  • 2018 – 173,493 miles
  • 2017 – 165,993 miles
  • 2016 – 156,358 miles
  • 2015 – 152,038 miles
  • 2014 – 146,773 miles
  • 2013 – 141,157 miles
  • 2012 – 121,691 miles
  • 2011 – 110,525 miles
  • 2010 – 88,249 miles
  • 2009 – 67,320 miles
  • 2008 – 48,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,594 miles
  • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Child seat fitted n/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Kerb damage to o/s front tyre also getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s rear wheel arch very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,594 miles (+2,425)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,594 miles
    Test number
    522316368868
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,169 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,169 miles
    Test number
    776710817147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,893 miles (+1,490)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    177,893 miles
    Test number
    484011557852
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,403 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    176,403 miles
    Test number
    653981222978
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,493 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,493 miles
    Test number
    112863972546
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread
    • AdvisoryN/s rear outer sill / wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust sleeve
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail173,493 miles (+7,500)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,493 miles
    Test number
    270253762835
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread
    • AdvisoryN/s rear outer sill / wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust sleeve
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass165,993 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,993 miles
    Test number
    590300556388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,368 miles (+9,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,368 miles
    Test number
    336442214786
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

  9. Pass156,358 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    970737291047
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear
    • AdvisoryKerb damage to o/s front tyre also getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear wheel arch very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  10. Fail156,358 miles (+4,320)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    372646899880
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear
    • AdvisoryKerb damage to o/s front tyre also getting low
    • AdvisoryN/s rear wheel arch very rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  11. Pass152,038 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    659766365100
    • NoteCentre abd rear exhaust sections corroding and deterioating
    • NoteN/s o/s headlamp lenses deterioating
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs
    • NoteWiper blades deterioating

  12. Fail152,038 miles (+5,265)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,038 miles
    Test number
    696566765129
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCentre abd rear exhaust sections corroding and deterioating
    • NoteN/s o/s headlamp lenses deterioating
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs
    • NoteWiper blades deterioating

  13. Pass146,773 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    325847044100
    • NoteExhaust system corroding and deterioating in places
    • NoteKerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall
    • NoteN/s o/s headlamp lenses deterioating
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to mishape
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow on centre exhaust joint
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs

  14. Fail146,773 miles (+5,616)2 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,773 miles
    Test number
    999907944147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust system corroding and deterioating in places
    • NoteKerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall
    • NoteN/s o/s headlamp lenses deterioating
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to mishape
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow on centre exhaust joint
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs

  15. Pass141,157 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    141,157 miles
    Test number
    167497843115
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake back plate coroded
    • NoteO/s/r bearing not tested

  16. Fail141,157 miles (+19,466)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,157 miles
    Test number
    247417043404
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake back plate coroded
    • NoteO/s/r bearing not tested

  17. Pass121,691 miles (+11,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,691 miles
    Test number
    778475862163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,525 miles (+22,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    309831371119
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail88,249 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    500804240140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass88,249 miles (+20,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    791614840172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail67,320 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    701447769155
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass67,320 miles (+18,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    933337469133
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass48,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,654 miles
    Test number
    473795058103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 RTO

Does LB05 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 RTO expired on 23 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 RTO?
The MOT on LB05 RTO expired on 23 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 RTO done?
LB05 RTO was recorded at 180,594 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 9,416 miles a year.
Has LB05 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 RTO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 RTO 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 RTO find?
LB05 RTO failed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box, and 6 more.

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