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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LC05 CHOMOT history

LC05 CHO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LC05 CHO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2026
Mileage
117,935 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 CHO was last recorded at 117,935 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2017: 20,139 miles, lower than 64,005 miles on 14 Nov 2017.

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
117,796 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,935 miles
  • 2024 – 77,969 miles
  • 2022 – 74,905 miles
  • 2021 – 74,088 miles
  • 2020 – 72,581 miles
  • 2019 – 70,991 miles
  • 2018 – 67,600 miles
  • 2017 – 20,139 miles
  • 2016 – 61,204 miles
  • 2015 – 59,474 miles
  • 2014 – 56,298 miles
  • 2013 – 52,838 miles
  • 2012 – 47,431 miles
  • 2011 – 36,903 miles
  • 2010 – 30,831 miles
  • 2009 – 24,806 miles
  • 2008 – 18,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside sill damage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,935 miles (+139)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,935 miles
    Test number
    917745663572
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,796 miles (+39,827)5 major1 repaired2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    552440279479
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,969 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    171105322185
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail77,969 miles (+3,064)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    431966094796
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass74,905 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    539008994148
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail74,898 miles (+810)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,898 miles
    Test number
    335819827239
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass74,088 miles (+1,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    224093019547
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly tight
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking badly

  8. Pass72,581 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    904162440163
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  9. Fail72,577 miles (+1,586)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    132521113638
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  10. Pass70,991 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    562381230037
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damage

  11. Fail70,991 miles (+3,391)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    655860904942
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damage

  12. Pass67,600 miles (+47,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    244405696565
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damage
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres bald on inner edges

  13. Pass20,139 miles (-43,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,139 miles
    Test number
    494426577857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad low , I cant see inner pads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail64,005 miles (+2,801)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    781176452560
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad low , I cant see inner pads
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,204 miles (+1,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    579407210593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  16. Pass59,474 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    954036378849
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass56,298 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    888279474212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,838 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    399012793276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,431 miles (+10,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    899217082293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass36,903 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,903 miles
    Test number
    217270961124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,831 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    892601160126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,806 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    224591349465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,786 miles (+29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,786 miles
    Test number
    502619728172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads 70% worn approx

  24. Fail18,757 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,757 miles
    Test number
    572208628187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads 70% worn approx

Questions about LC05 CHO

Does LC05 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CHO expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CHO?
The MOT on LC05 CHO expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CHO done?
LC05 CHO was recorded at 117,935 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has LC05 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CHO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 CHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 CHO find?
LC05 CHO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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