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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB05 WCXMOT history

LB05 WCX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
75,899 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WCX was last recorded at 75,899 miles on 17 May 2025, 4,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,420 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,479 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,899 miles
  • 2024 – 71,420 miles
  • 2023 – 69,085 miles
  • 2022 – 64,300 miles
  • 2020 – 58,063 miles
  • 2019 – 54,218 miles
  • 2018 – 52,515 miles
  • 2017 – 48,800 miles
  • 2016 – 43,730 miles
  • 2015 – 39,230 miles
  • 2014 – 30,731 miles
  • 2013 – 28,940 miles
  • 2012 – 25,222 miles
  • 2011 – 18,549 miles
  • 2010 – 14,161 miles
  • 2009 – 8,742 miles
  • 2008 – 4,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,899 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,899 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    609468561692
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail75,899 miles (+4,479)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,899 miles
    Test number
    906170969166
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,420 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    263718733547
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail71,408 miles (+2,323)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    733910835470
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    542211736623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail69,085 miles (+4,785)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    387125844860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,300 miles (+6,237)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    314610868740
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wing has light damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    680763910705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail58,063 miles (+3,845)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    900601063072
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,218 miles (+1,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    579680138928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose Body panel slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass52,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    916504119871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,515 miles (+3,715)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    425970464418
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,800 miles (+5,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    781600194668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,730 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    959559350310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,230 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    628615095163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,731 miles
    Test number
    876154314007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,730 miles (+1,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    136733314043
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Fail28,940 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    169959353181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,940 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    648349353184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,222 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,222 miles
    Test number
    179841672195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,549 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,549 miles
    Test number
    739138271159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,161 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,161 miles
    Test number
    551152580127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,742 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,742 miles
    Test number
    250241669160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,864 miles
    Test number
    404267688102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WCX

Does LB05 WCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WCX expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WCX?
The MOT on LB05 WCX expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WCX done?
LB05 WCX was recorded at 75,899 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has LB05 WCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WCX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 WCX 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 WCX find?
LB05 WCX passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 6 more.

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