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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 UEHMOT history

LB05 UEH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 161,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,877 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UEH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 UEH was last recorded at 161,877 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 11,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,124 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,753 miles
Average per year
7,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,877 miles
  • 2024 – 150,124 miles
  • 2023 – 142,468 miles
  • 2022 – 137,049 miles
  • 2021 – 132,889 miles
  • 2019 – 124,638 miles
  • 2018 – 118,912 miles
  • 2017 – 113,828 miles
  • 2016 – 109,006 miles
  • 2015 – 102,219 miles
  • 2014 – 89,190 miles
  • 2013 – 75,606 miles
  • 2012 – 65,731 miles
  • 2011 – 53,064 miles
  • 2010 – 39,912 miles
  • 2009 – 34,251 miles
  • 2008 – 29,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,877 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    270192919877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,877 miles (+11,753)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    980117044415
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,124 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    526607604954
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail150,124 miles (+7,656)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,124 miles
    Test number
    944423754668
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass142,468 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,468 miles
    Test number
    292123386172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,466 miles (+5,417)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,466 miles
    Test number
    519539569378
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass137,049 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,049 miles
    Test number
    191136602212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail137,046 miles (+4,157)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    590591582291
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    209411760475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,889 miles (+8,251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,889 miles
    Test number
    461810360436
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,638 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    785665372946
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail124,638 miles (+5,726)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    847172098677
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass118,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    274069347644
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail118,909 miles (+5,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    938735613199
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass113,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    192317519817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,828 miles (+4,822)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    155488862683
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking CALIPER BANJO BOLT/HOSE (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass109,006 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,006 miles
    Test number
    182180220480
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDrivers door stiff to open and bonnet stiff to lock into place
    • AdvisoryExcess grease around C.V boots
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStone chip within Zone A but not affecting the drivers view of the road

  18. Fail109,006 miles (+6,787)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,006 miles
    Test number
    633184476639
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDrivers door stiff to open and bonnet stiff to lock into place
    • AdvisoryExcess grease around C.V boots
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStone chip within Zone A but not affecting the drivers view of the road

  19. Pass102,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    908263165190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail102,219 miles (+13,029)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,219 miles
    Test number
    456382565130
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass89,190 miles (+121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    988660174104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates rusted

  22. Fail89,069 miles (+13,463)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    639074264111
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates rusted

  23. Pass75,606 miles (+9,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    896928063146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,731 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,731 miles
    Test number
    229285782191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,562 miles (+12,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    415951782107
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass53,064 miles (+13,152)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,064 miles
    Test number
    427319871154
    • NoteNearside rear tyre woirn and just passed test
    • NoteRear brake backing plates rusty

  27. Pass39,912 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,912 miles
    Test number
    341897380164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,251 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    264113579101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    160615678161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 UEH

Does LB05 UEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 UEH expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UEH?
The MOT on LB05 UEH expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 UEH done?
LB05 UEH was recorded at 161,877 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 7,968 miles a year.
Has LB05 UEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UEH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 UEH 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 UEH find?
LB05 UEH passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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