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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LC05 CHVMOT history

LC05 CHV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LC05 CHV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
130,320 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 CHV
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
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC05 CHV was last recorded at 130,320 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2017: 95,139 miles, lower than 95,189 miles on 2 Aug 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
128,315 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,320 miles
  • 2024 – 128,315 miles
  • 2023 – 126,688 miles
  • 2022 – 124,460 miles
  • 2021 – 122,489 miles
  • 2020 – 118,486 miles
  • 2019 – 113,064 miles
  • 2018 – 105,071 miles
  • 2017 – 95,139 miles
  • 2016 – 87,631 miles
  • 2015 – 80,187 miles
  • 2014 – 72,343 miles
  • 2013 – 63,546 miles
  • 2012 – 58,485 miles
  • 2011 – 53,033 miles
  • 2010 – 48,581 miles
  • 2009 – 39,599 miles
  • 2008 – 31,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,320 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,320 miles (+2,005)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    235284251787
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,315 miles (+1,627)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    464420674458
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass126,688 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,688 miles
    Test number
    401198798931
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail126,687 miles (+2,227)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,687 miles
    Test number
    532021403163
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,460 miles (+1,971)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    686110963796
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,489 miles (+4,003)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,489 miles
    Test number
    529845192333
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass118,486 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    375814185178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,064 miles (+7,993)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    168412221108
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque, but beam pattern just achieved. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass105,071 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    118772051916
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated/perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are deteriorated and starting to affect the light output.
  10. Fail105,069 miles (+9,930)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    979561035319
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL is lit. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated/perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are deteriorated and starting to affect the light output.
  11. Pass95,139 miles (-50)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    806154454931
    • AdvisoryEML light illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in tread but not down to the cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail95,189 miles (+7,558)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    875296976579
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEML light illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in tread but not down to the cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass87,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    250726294805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Fail87,631 miles (+7,444)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    428725387082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass80,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    319924765015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on
  16. Fail80,187 miles (+7,844)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,187 miles
    Test number
    743603438697
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on
  17. Pass72,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    349706724491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,343 miles (+8,797)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    547775924219
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass63,546 miles (+5,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    808488593135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  20. Pass58,485 miles (+5,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,485 miles
    Test number
    955415222357
    • 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)
  21. Pass53,033 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    415575631300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass48,581 miles (+8,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    164096320368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass39,599 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,599 miles
    Test number
    483858119333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,438 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    841997638377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    641699808162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,403 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,403 miles
    Test number
    274217408177
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about LC05 CHV

Does LC05 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 CHV expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 CHV?
The MOT on LC05 CHV expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 CHV done?
LC05 CHV was recorded at 130,320 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has LC05 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 CHV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 CHV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC05 CHV find?
LC05 CHV failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 1 more.

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