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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL05 BXMMOT history

LL05 BXM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 218,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LL05 BXM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
218,325 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 BXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL05 BXM was last recorded at 218,325 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 10,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,103 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,222 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,325 miles
  • 2025 – 208,103 miles
  • 2024 – 199,348 miles
  • 2023 – 197,195 miles
  • 2022 – 193,095 miles
  • 2021 – 190,769 miles
  • 2020 – 184,689 miles
  • 2019 – 180,914 miles
  • 2018 – 176,607 miles
  • 2017 – 173,232 miles
  • 2016 – 170,336 miles
  • 2015 – 162,143 miles
  • 2014 – 154,773 miles
  • 2013 – 147,749 miles
  • 2012 – 141,764 miles
  • 2011 – 132,289 miles
  • 2010 – 120,932 miles
  • 2009 – 111,934 miles
  • 2008 – 103,819 miles
  • 2007 – 86,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,325 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail218,325 miles (+10,222)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,325 miles
    Test number
    682755055658
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass208,103 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    208,103 miles
    Test number
    947470177233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,348 miles
    Test number
    141262024325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail199,348 miles (+2,153)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,348 miles
    Test number
    258681814742
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass197,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    197,195 miles
    Test number
    561200799861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail197,195 miles (+4,100)5 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,195 miles
    Test number
    848562644715
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass193,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,095 miles
    Test number
    722621073648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail193,095 miles (+2,326)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,095 miles
    Test number
    660390685281
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,769 miles (+6,080)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,769 miles
    Test number
    177748639095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass184,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,689 miles
    Test number
    909190700850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail184,689 miles (+3,775)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,689 miles
    Test number
    897427226881
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass180,914 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,914 miles
    Test number
    211925540524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass176,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,607 miles
    Test number
    472110366893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail176,606 miles (+3,374)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,606 miles
    Test number
    981533845387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass173,232 miles (+2,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    173,232 miles
    Test number
    515247204228
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass170,336 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    170,336 miles
    Test number
    870513840314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass162,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,143 miles
    Test number
    794624075057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail162,143 miles (+7,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,143 miles
    Test number
    954598075057
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass154,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    154,773 miles
    Test number
    836222504345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,773 miles (+7,024)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,773 miles
    Test number
    738010804397
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass147,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    127504603318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail147,740 miles (+5,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,740 miles
    Test number
    947584903373
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass141,764 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,764 miles
    Test number
    665114002360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    132,289 miles
    Test number
    697654101322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail132,289 miles (+11,357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,289 miles
    Test number
    466781501455
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass120,932 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    460100850237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  27. Fail120,932 miles (+8,998)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    741290450297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  28. Fail111,934 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,934 miles
    Test number
    423481459293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  29. Pass111,934 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,934 miles
    Test number
    863411759248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass103,819 miles (+17,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    512637098236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass86,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    491987497277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail86,155 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    533567497229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LL05 BXM

Does LL05 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 BXM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL05 BXM?
The MOT on LL05 BXM is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 BXM done?
LL05 BXM was recorded at 218,325 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has LL05 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 BXM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 BXM 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 LL05 BXM find?
LL05 BXM failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: horn not working; nearside front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted; nearside front body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced, and 5 more.

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