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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB05 YXWMOT history

LB05 YXW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
95,260 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YXW was last recorded at 95,260 miles on 15 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,258 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,260 miles
  • 2022 – 79,861 miles
  • 2021 – 73,741 miles
  • 2020 – 72,499 miles
  • 2019 – 69,222 miles
  • 2018 – 63,904 miles
  • 2017 – 59,630 miles
  • 2016 – 54,188 miles
  • 2015 – 48,625 miles
  • 2014 – 43,902 miles
  • 2013 – 39,135 miles
  • 2012 – 34,613 miles
  • 2011 – 30,058 miles
  • 2010 – 24,800 miles
  • 2009 – 20,871 miles
  • 2008 – 16,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,260 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,260 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,260 miles
    Test number
    766308069841
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail95,258 miles (+15,397)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,258 miles
    Test number
    617727871255
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass79,861 miles (+6,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    887683821003
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,741 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    839036807909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,739 miles (+1,240)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    127306573932
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS FOGGY (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM MAIN INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS FOGGY (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,499 miles (+3,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    907491428620
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,222 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,222 miles
    Test number
    910274964046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,221 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    561453734190
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot has small grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,221 miles (+5,317)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    471319698237
    • MajorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clearing rear glass (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot has small grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    802824721114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,904 miles (+4,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,904 miles
    Test number
    185319901832
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass59,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    623233452116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail59,630 miles (+5,442)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    864657363338
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brakes getting low 3mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,188 miles (+5,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,188 miles
    Test number
    498606806900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass48,625 miles (+4,723)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,625 miles
    Test number
    746346355175
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing on windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass43,902 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,902 miles
    Test number
    475671774141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    366475073142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,135 miles (+4,522)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    296335273437
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass34,613 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,613 miles
    Test number
    395330072116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,058 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    146011581180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail30,058 miles (+5,258)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    715411881165
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass24,800 miles (+3,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,800 miles
    Test number
    550226660190
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail20,871 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    261763779497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass20,871 miles (+4,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    483613879177
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass16,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    701533888131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,473 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    101673088132
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB05 YXW

Does LB05 YXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 YXW expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YXW?
The MOT on LB05 YXW expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 YXW done?
LB05 YXW was recorded at 95,260 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023, an average of 5,098 miles a year.
Has LB05 YXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YXW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 YXW 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 YXW find?
LB05 YXW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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