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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LE05 DVPMOT history

LE05 DVP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

LE05 DVP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
140,293 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 DVP
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
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 DVP was last recorded at 140,293 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 17,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,991 miles · 22 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
17,302 miles
Average per year
6,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,293 miles
  • 2023 – 122,991 miles
  • 2022 – 109,530 miles
  • 2021 – 96,302 miles
  • 2020 – 85,796 miles
  • 2019 – 80,990 miles
  • 2018 – 79,067 miles
  • 2016 – 72,057 miles
  • 2015 – 67,569 miles
  • 2014 – 64,684 miles
  • 2013 – 58,363 miles
  • 2012 – 53,370 miles
  • 2011 – 47,752 miles
  • 2010 – 41,961 miles
  • 2009 – 36,283 miles
  • 2008 – 28,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,293 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,293 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    964761478842
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,292 miles (+17,301)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,292 miles
    Test number
    427895944015
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    520902390642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail122,991 miles (+13,461)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,991 miles
    Test number
    619974517807
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,530 miles (+13,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,530 miles
    Test number
    889535886406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass96,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    962434735917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,302 miles (+10,506)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    341620147646
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass85,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    189633249838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,796 miles (+4,806)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    279046410094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass80,990 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    577167174030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass79,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    563889200304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,067 miles (+7,010)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    575718179837
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass72,057 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    401932365933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,569 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    519333485010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,684 miles
    Test number
    299747344487
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Fail64,684 miles (+6,321)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,684 miles
    Test number
    857717544189
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass58,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    385479743170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,363 miles (+4,993)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,363 miles
    Test number
    875544943182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass53,370 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    708315932152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,752 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    739349321104
    • NoteNeraside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.
  21. Fail47,752 miles (+5,791)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    628009521191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNeraside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.
  22. Pass41,961 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    694594540116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,283 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    543026949116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,241 miles (+7,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    980250129176
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass28,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,421 miles
    Test number
    403716218156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE05 DVP

Does LE05 DVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 DVP expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 DVP?
The MOT on LE05 DVP expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 DVP done?
LE05 DVP was recorded at 140,293 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 6,888 miles a year.
Has LE05 DVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 DVP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE05 DVP 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 DVP find?
LE05 DVP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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