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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LE05 BNLMOT history

LE05 BNL is a gold diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,098 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

LE05 BNL gold Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,098 km
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,160 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BNL was last recorded at 142,098 km on 11 Jun 2026, 6,153 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,945 km · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,153 km
Average per year
3,160 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,098 km
  • 2025 – 135,945 km
  • 2024 – 131,891 km
  • 2023 – 131,226 km
  • 2022 – 130,124 km
  • 2021 – 121,668 km
  • 2020 – 121,489 km
  • 2019 – 121,299 km
  • 2018 – 117,491 km
  • 2017 – 116,710 km
  • 2016 – 110,986 km
  • 2015 – 107,922 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,098 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,098 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,098 km
    Test number
    886805608069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail142,092 km (+6,147)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,092 km
    Test number
    989003098516
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass135,945 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,945 km
    Test number
    410186558880
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail135,945 km (+4,054)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 km
    Test number
    100059394832
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass131,891 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,891 km
    Test number
    882502908062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,888 km (+662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,888 km
    Test number
    671978807346
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  7. Pass131,226 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,226 km
    Test number
    129698818628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,222 km (+1,098)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,222 km
    Test number
    647803249313
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass130,124 km (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,124 km
    Test number
    248269654220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,668 km (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,668 km
    Test number
    856055811988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass121,489 km (+190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,489 km
    Test number
    265289111902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass121,299 km (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,299 km
    Test number
    358398141800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,491 km (+781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,491 km
    Test number
    454527543151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,710 km (+5,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,710 km
    Test number
    979319279907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass110,986 km (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,986 km
    Test number
    818582011239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,922 km (+26)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,922 km
    Test number
    768244135226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpeedometer has KPH needs to be changed to MPH
  17. Fail107,896 km2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,896 km
    Test number
    815217525279
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpeedometer has KPH needs to be changed to MPH

Questions about LE05 BNL

Does LE05 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BNL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BNL?
The MOT on LE05 BNL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BNL done?
LE05 BNL was recorded at 142,098 km at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,160 km a year.
Has LE05 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BNL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE05 BNL 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 LE05 BNL find?
LE05 BNL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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