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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 WDWMOT history

LB05 WDW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
158,046 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WDW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WDW was last recorded at 158,046 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,364 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
9,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,046 miles
  • 2021 – 136,271 miles
  • 2020 – 126,875 miles
  • 2019 – 123,356 miles
  • 2017 – 118,261 miles
  • 2016 – 111,970 miles
  • 2015 – 106,845 miles
  • 2014 – 100,182 miles
  • 2013 – 94,388 miles
  • 2012 – 89,413 miles
  • 2011 – 77,637 miles
  • 2010 – 61,173 miles
  • 2009 – 45,857 miles
  • 2008 – 31,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,046 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,046 miles (+682)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,046 miles
    Test number
    519921126343
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,364 miles (+21,093)3 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    430766129268
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,271 miles (+9,396)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,271 miles
    Test number
    424651961743
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,875 miles (+3,519)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,875 miles
    Test number
    593654512071
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,356 miles (+5,095)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,356 miles
    Test number
    454081873543
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,261 miles (+6,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,261 miles
    Test number
    757977427162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass111,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    232029435365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,970 miles (+5,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    857105935836
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass106,845 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    807146415282
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail106,845 miles (+6,663)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,845 miles
    Test number
    527126815218
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass100,182 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    256084924226
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail100,173 miles (+156)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    538003324239
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail100,017 miles (+5,629)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    968749094149
    • FailureFront Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside sill squashed
    • NoteOffside front wiper deterioated but cleans screen ok
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished & has two nails in tread

  14. Pass94,388 miles (+4,975)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    218290813286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass89,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,413 miles
    Test number
    937033292114
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,413 miles (+11,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,413 miles
    Test number
    896382992189
    • FailureRear Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,637 miles (+16,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,637 miles
    Test number
    968489971131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,173 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    241136970485
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge.

  19. Pass61,173 miles (+15,316)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,173 miles
    Test number
    971126470197
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAirbag light on.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge.

  20. Pass45,857 miles (+14,536)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    121327979182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    551442878147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 WDW

Does LB05 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 WDW expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WDW?
The MOT on LB05 WDW expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 WDW done?
LB05 WDW was recorded at 158,046 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 9,293 miles a year.
Has LB05 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WDW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 WDW 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 WDW find?
LB05 WDW passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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