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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LE05 BYHMOT history

LE05 BYH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LE05 BYH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
67,151 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 BYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 BYH was last recorded at 67,151 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,826 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,325 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,151 miles
  • 2025 – 61,826 miles
  • 2024 – 56,347 miles
  • 2023 – 52,716 miles
  • 2022 – 46,639 miles
  • 2021 – 44,292 miles
  • 2019 – 38,943 miles
  • 2018 – 36,898 miles
  • 2017 – 35,672 miles
  • 2016 – 33,742 miles
  • 2015 – 31,353 miles
  • 2014 – 28,319 miles
  • 2013 – 24,359 miles
  • 2012 – 19,743 miles
  • 2011 – 15,397 miles
  • 2010 – 11,166 miles
  • 2009 – 8,059 miles
  • 2008 – 5,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,151 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,151 miles (+5,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    657965740513
    • 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))

  2. Pass61,826 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    908257150951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    839420522597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,347 miles (+3,631)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    915042743281
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass52,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    512001768110
    • 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))

  6. Fail52,716 miles (+6,077)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    515755615255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass46,639 miles (+2,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    237317336962
    • 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))

  8. Pass44,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    208598135874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,292 miles (+5,349)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    138051662158
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass38,943 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    361198672218
    • 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 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail38,942 miles (+2,044)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,942 miles
    Test number
    925236422126
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass36,898 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    925408749402
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Pass35,672 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    547524819823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SIDE REPEATER LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

  14. Pass33,742 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    887804849697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,353 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    215389225221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,319 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,319 miles
    Test number
    736460524209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,359 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,359 miles
    Test number
    918904623293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,743 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,743 miles
    Test number
    169912442282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,397 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,397 miles
    Test number
    158116901204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,166 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,166 miles
    Test number
    372940200210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,059 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    8,059 miles
    Test number
    370912009245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    5,458 miles
    Test number
    601254408206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 BYH

Does LE05 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE05 BYH is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE05 BYH?
The MOT on LE05 BYH is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE05 BYH done?
LE05 BYH was recorded at 67,151 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has LE05 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 BYH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 BYH 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 BYH find?
LE05 BYH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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