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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 RTVMOT history

LB05 RTV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,154 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 RTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 RTV was last recorded at 119,154 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,146 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,154 miles
  • 2025 – 116,789 miles
  • 2024 – 113,572 miles
  • 2023 – 110,911 miles
  • 2022 – 108,390 miles
  • 2021 – 99,764 miles
  • 2020 – 90,948 miles
  • 2019 – 87,438 miles
  • 2018 – 84,248 miles
  • 2017 – 78,195 miles
  • 2016 – 70,174 miles
  • 2015 – 67,350 miles
  • 2014 – 60,642 miles
  • 2013 – 54,506 miles
  • 2012 – 48,871 miles
  • 2011 – 44,544 miles
  • 2010 – 40,804 miles
  • 2009 – 35,886 miles
  • 2008 – 31,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,154 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,154 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,154 miles
    Test number
    202818332795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,146 miles (+2,357)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    501696169957
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror glass damaged

  3. Pass116,789 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,789 miles
    Test number
    471301884505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,572 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,572 miles
    Test number
    624184624472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,547 miles (+2,636)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,547 miles
    Test number
    929145461223
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass110,911 miles (+2,521)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,911 miles
    Test number
    154842674612
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass108,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,390 miles
    Test number
    923859064888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail108,390 miles (+8,626)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,390 miles
    Test number
    879825171352
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass99,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    570080283364
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damage.
    • AdvisoryPetrol flap damage

  10. Fail99,764 miles (+8,816)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    779720871239
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damage.
    • AdvisoryPetrol flap damage

  11. Pass90,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    951947450817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,948 miles (+3,510)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    434472705453
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass87,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    885439557345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,438 miles (+3,190)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    524771469018
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  15. Pass84,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    461216007988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,248 miles (+6,053)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    508886351880
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  17. Pass78,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,195 miles
    Test number
    739071587737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,195 miles (+8,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,195 miles
    Test number
    283564735568
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass70,174 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,174 miles
    Test number
    134435027821
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted.

  20. Pass67,350 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,350 miles
    Test number
    110816109225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,642 miles (+6,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,642 miles
    Test number
    376687794263
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass54,506 miles (+5,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,506 miles
    Test number
    366906193276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass48,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    387736982209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail48,871 miles (+4,327)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    646756082226
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass44,544 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,544 miles
    Test number
    877456981247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    643857380246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,804 miles (+4,918)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,804 miles
    Test number
    571856080244
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass35,886 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    244870089288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    863032778213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 RTV

Does LB05 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 RTV is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 RTV?
The MOT on LB05 RTV is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 RTV done?
LB05 RTV was recorded at 119,154 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
Has LB05 RTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 RTV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 RTV 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 RTV find?
LB05 RTV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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