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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 UEMMOT history

LB05 UEM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2021
Mileage
191,704 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 UEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 UEM was last recorded at 191,704 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 10,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,313 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,391 miles
Average per year
11,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 191,704 miles
  • 2020 – 181,313 miles
  • 2019 – 171,375 miles
  • 2018 – 155,763 miles
  • 2017 – 140,829 miles
  • 2016 – 124,367 miles
  • 2015 – 116,509 miles
  • 2014 – 106,996 miles
  • 2013 – 95,054 miles
  • 2012 – 87,571 miles
  • 2011 – 80,120 miles
  • 2010 – 71,428 miles
  • 2009 – 57,155 miles
  • 2008 – 42,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,704 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch rust
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light broken and insecure but not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Splitter damaged and loose but not likely to fall off
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Undertray loose
  • AdvisoryOffsider sill damaged

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete but stalk still functions

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,704 miles (+10,391)1 dangerous11 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,704 miles
    Test number
    379419196898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light broken and insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Splitter damaged and loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryOffsider sill damaged

  2. Pass181,313 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,313 miles
    Test number
    664793606720
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete but stalk still functions
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated

  3. Fail181,313 miles (+9,938)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,313 miles
    Test number
    252197654560
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete but stalk still functions
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated

  4. Pass171,375 miles (+125)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,375 miles
    Test number
    126626904033
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete but stalk still functions
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail171,250 miles (+15,487)2 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,250 miles
    Test number
    503789696533
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure fuel cooler , under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete but stalk still functions
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass155,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,763 miles
    Test number
    287578637292
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing but stalk remains functional
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray slightly damaged but still secure

  7. Fail155,763 miles (+14,934)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,763 miles
    Test number
    719101756854
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt stalk cover missing but stalk remains functional
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray slightly damaged but still secure

  8. Pass140,829 miles (+16,462)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,829 miles
    Test number
    628987671684
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass124,367 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,367 miles
    Test number
    668900359330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,509 miles (+9,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,509 miles
    Test number
    795067985192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,996 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    356590294151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,054 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,054 miles
    Test number
    628850193143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    147053192136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail87,571 miles (+7,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,571 miles
    Test number
    579003092104
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,120 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    798315781104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,428 miles (+14,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    534578880125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,155 miles (+14,498)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    900877989197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    990971398153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 UEM

Does LB05 UEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 UEM expired on 26 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 UEM?
The MOT on LB05 UEM expired on 26 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 UEM done?
LB05 UEM was recorded at 191,704 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 11,094 miles a year.
Has LB05 UEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 UEM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 UEM 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 UEM find?
LB05 UEM failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly, and 24 more.

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