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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 XWMMOT history

LB05 XWM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,491 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XWM
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 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XWM was last recorded at 149,491 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2012: 15,271 miles, lower than 30,943 miles on 25 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,188 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,303 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,491 miles
  • 2025 – 141,188 miles
  • 2024 – 130,128 miles
  • 2023 – 117,927 miles
  • 2022 – 106,030 miles
  • 2021 – 96,477 miles
  • 2020 – 86,373 miles
  • 2019 – 80,757 miles
  • 2018 – 79,858 miles
  • 2017 – 73,504 miles
  • 2016 – 67,817 miles
  • 2015 – 61,378 miles
  • 2014 – 54,993 miles
  • 2013 – 50,265 miles
  • 2012 – 15,271 miles
  • 2011 – 30,943 miles
  • 2010 – 22,015 miles
  • 2009 – 16,540 miles
  • 2008 – 11,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,491 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosion rear subframe
  • AdvisoryAll brake back plates rusty

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,491 miles (+8,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    246918132817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion rear subframe
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates rusty

  2. Pass141,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,188 miles
    Test number
    310031427326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,188 miles (+11,060)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,188 miles
    Test number
    412933055345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,128 miles (+12,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    214475118065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    989211793735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,927 miles (+11,897)9 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    371331531867
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance across rear axle @ 34% with nearside lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim beam pattern poor.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,030 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    645429548357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,028 miles (+9,551)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    160899250372
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,477 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,477 miles
    Test number
    452640058640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,476 miles (+10,103)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    665423586548
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low pressure
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  11. Pass86,373 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    207576229417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,370 miles (+5,613)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    109847762790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass80,757 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,757 miles
    Test number
    969600952420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,756 miles (+898)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,756 miles
    Test number
    349336437035
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached offside rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  15. Pass79,858 miles (+6,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    454323654387
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn low

  16. Pass73,504 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,504 miles
    Test number
    496578376777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts approaching wearbars (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass67,817 miles (+6,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    231696845080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass61,378 miles (+6,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    797227565150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass54,993 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    288511174421
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass50,265 miles (+34,994)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    705281373147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,271 miles (-15,672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,271 miles
    Test number
    989074062195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,943 miles (+8,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,943 miles
    Test number
    999746401283
    • NoteNSF tyre starting to perish on the outer sidewall

  23. Pass22,015 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    360600610417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,540 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    813370789174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,018 miles
    Test number
    661013498110
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB05 XWM

Does LB05 XWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XWM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XWM?
The MOT on LB05 XWM is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XWM done?
LB05 XWM was recorded at 149,491 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has LB05 XWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XWM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XWM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 XWM find?
LB05 XWM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear general corrosion rear subframe; all brake back plates rusty.

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