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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LL05 LJVMOT history

LL05 LJV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LL05 LJV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,644 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LJV was last recorded at 108,644 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,607 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,644 miles
  • 2025 – 107,077 miles
  • 2024 – 105,891 miles
  • 2022 – 103,530 miles
  • 2021 – 103,062 miles
  • 2020 – 102,404 miles
  • 2019 – 100,813 miles
  • 2018 – 99,630 miles
  • 2017 – 72,053 miles
  • 2016 – 67,638 miles
  • 2015 – 61,142 miles
  • 2014 – 48,650 miles
  • 2013 – 41,485 miles
  • 2012 – 38,751 miles
  • 2011 – 36,405 miles
  • 2010 – 34,060 miles
  • 2009 – 31,592 miles
  • 2008 – 27,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,644 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,644 miles
    Test number
    190789566148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,607 miles (+1,530)1 dangerous6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    503204881593
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,077 miles (+1,186)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    831897825298
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,891 miles (+2,361)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,891 miles
    Test number
    298539383923
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,530 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    396487990696
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,530 miles (+468)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    123654949966
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,062 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,062 miles
    Test number
    449278845245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail103,061 miles (+657)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    521164996124
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass102,404 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    241309233489
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,404 miles (+1,591)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    698780077073
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,813 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    149324002199
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,813 miles (+1,183)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    185423224441
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,630 miles (+27,577)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,630 miles
    Test number
    491500559020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass72,053 miles (+4,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,053 miles
    Test number
    854848200698
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in both front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    649008403352
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail67,638 miles (+6,496)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    495080434355
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass61,142 miles (+12,492)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,142 miles
    Test number
    106736855139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail48,650 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    556507054146
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass48,650 miles (+7,165)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    669247254102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass41,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    218468453474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,485 miles (+2,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    165888253110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass38,751 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    565927112158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    467905521100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,405 miles (+2,345)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    138715121199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass34,060 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    270070740447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,051 miles (+2,459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,051 miles
    Test number
    642119630161
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass31,592 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,592 miles
    Test number
    734480749156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,589 miles (+4,558)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    510019539168
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass27,031 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,031 miles
    Test number
    191988978060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

Questions about LL05 LJV

Does LL05 LJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 LJV is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LJV?
The MOT on LL05 LJV is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 LJV done?
LL05 LJV was recorded at 108,644 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has LL05 LJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LJV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 LJV 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 LJV find?
LL05 LJV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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