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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 WDMMOT history

LB05 WDM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,183 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WDM was last recorded at 106,183 miles on 28 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,170 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,183 miles
  • 2025 – 89,036 miles
  • 2024 – 84,984 miles
  • 2023 – 77,459 miles
  • 2022 – 70,823 miles
  • 2021 – 66,083 miles
  • 2020 – 64,115 miles
  • 2019 – 52,167 miles
  • 2018 – 42,888 miles
  • 2017 – 42,399 miles
  • 2016 – 42,203 miles
  • 2015 – 41,427 miles
  • 2014 – 38,513 miles
  • 2013 – 35,333 miles
  • 2012 – 31,714 miles
  • 2011 – 28,134 miles
  • 2010 – 22,902 miles
  • 2009 – 17,750 miles
  • 2008 – 12,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,183 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,183 miles
    Test number
    776615012636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail106,170 miles (+17,134)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    777488110755
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass89,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,036 miles
    Test number
    723406103666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    663093924822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,984 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    564575646442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail84,975 miles (+7,516)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    728062573051
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,459 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    344034079664
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail77,459 miles (+6,636)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    958229650255
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass70,823 miles (+4,740)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    343306919691
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass66,083 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    552190929147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail66,082 miles (+1,967)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    800370055455
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass64,115 miles (+11,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    760493489071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass52,167 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    245022045990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,888 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    121086792284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,399 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    818847783730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    116820472401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,203 miles (+776)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    745410846568
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
  18. Pass41,427 miles (+2,914)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    966577265162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass38,513 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    549354874120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    815212363128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,332 miles (+3,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    748052763190
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  22. Pass31,714 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    947288972185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    348762771140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,134 miles (+5,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,134 miles
    Test number
    875432771141
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  25. Pass22,902 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    503622570172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,750 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    720691269145
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass17,750 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    724591269113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,917 miles
    Test number
    140122988119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,917 miles
    Test number
    484252288100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB05 WDM

Does LB05 WDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WDM is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WDM?
The MOT on LB05 WDM is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WDM done?
LB05 WDM was recorded at 106,183 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,208 miles a year.
Has LB05 WDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WDM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 WDM 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 WDM find?
LB05 WDM passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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