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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB05 XWLMOT history

LB05 XWL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2026
Mileage
154,763 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XWL was last recorded at 154,763 miles on 31 May 2025, 5,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,333 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,430 miles
Average per year
8,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,763 miles
  • 2024 – 149,333 miles
  • 2023 – 142,516 miles
  • 2022 – 136,776 miles
  • 2021 – 131,224 miles
  • 2020 – 124,942 miles
  • 2019 – 119,484 miles
  • 2018 – 112,700 miles
  • 2017 – 106,019 miles
  • 2016 – 97,310 miles
  • 2015 – 88,590 miles
  • 2014 – 78,330 miles
  • 2013 – 62,306 miles
  • 2012 – 50,982 miles
  • 2011 – 41,168 miles
  • 2010 – 33,058 miles
  • 2009 – 27,219 miles
  • 2008 – 19,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,763 miles
    Test number
    682889514401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,763 miles (+5,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,763 miles
    Test number
    460201964880
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,333 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,333 miles
    Test number
    925589365505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,516 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,516 miles
    Test number
    839835799977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Slight Leak Drive Shaft Gaiter

  5. Pass136,776 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    669406606995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,773 miles (+5,549)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    904804101261
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,224 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,224 miles
    Test number
    966852138422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,942 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,942 miles
    Test number
    541349437105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,484 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    119,484 miles
    Test number
    514441257265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,700 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    401641329059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,019 miles (+8,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    997830416702
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass97,310 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    934312025463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,590 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    297889155198
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass88,590 miles (+10,260)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    547749255189
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass78,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    265216274407
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod 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)

  16. Fail78,330 miles (+16,024)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    958947464176
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod 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)

  17. Pass62,306 miles (+11,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    226781663401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,982 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    697704372197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,168 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    746234591159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,058 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,058 miles
    Test number
    421847990181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,219 miles (+7,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,219 miles
    Test number
    110847499151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass19,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,774 miles
    Test number
    692835108213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XWL

Does LB05 XWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XWL expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XWL?
The MOT on LB05 XWL expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XWL done?
LB05 XWL was recorded at 154,763 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 8,009 miles a year.
Has LB05 XWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XWL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XWL 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 XWL find?
LB05 XWL passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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