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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LE05 BLNMOT history

LE05 BLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

LE05 BLN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
128,966 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BLN was last recorded at 128,966 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Feb 2015: 54,650 miles, lower than 63,768 miles on 27 Jan 2015.

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
128,964 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,966 miles
  • 2023 – 126,905 miles
  • 2022 – 112,083 miles
  • 2021 – 97,111 miles
  • 2020 – 94,085 miles
  • 2019 – 92,365 miles
  • 2018 – 72,628 miles
  • 2017 – 64,163 miles
  • 2016 – 59,230 miles
  • 2015 – 54,650 miles
  • 2014 – 58,018 miles
  • 2013 – 47,729 miles
  • 2012 – 37,373 miles
  • 2011 – 34,175 miles
  • 2010 – 28,689 miles
  • 2009 – 23,064 miles
  • 2008 – 15,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,966 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake has travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,966 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    807610470564
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel

  2. Fail128,964 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,964 miles
    Test number
    230292400914
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has travel

  3. Fail126,905 miles (+14,822)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    630008835841
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    930256675902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,083 miles (+14,972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    823333875923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,111 miles (+3,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    954308419607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,085 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    744104131793
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail94,080 miles (+1,715)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,080 miles
    Test number
    924147991839
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass92,365 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    795188127091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    813241941494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail83,847 miles (+11,219)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    691217638913
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,628 miles (+8,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    858665765068
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass64,163 miles (+4,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,163 miles
    Test number
    668186572133
    • AdvisoryInner and outer edges of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight binding on n/side rear brake.

  14. Pass59,230 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,230 miles
    Test number
    412223078148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,650 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    858016935089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail54,650 miles (-9,118)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    447696935025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass63,768 miles (+5,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    459327725019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,018 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    566752524013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,074 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    335387714074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,729 miles (+10,356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    926852423018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,373 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,373 miles
    Test number
    558493822084
    • 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)

  22. Pass34,175 miles (+5,486)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    535407671008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre slight leak
    • NoteO/s/rear brake slight bind

  23. Pass28,689 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    652892680026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,064 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    571986879077
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass15,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    801094578031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BLN

Does LE05 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 BLN expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BLN?
The MOT on LE05 BLN expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 BLN done?
LE05 BLN was recorded at 128,966 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has LE05 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BLN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 BLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE05 BLN find?
LE05 BLN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: front both coil springs corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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