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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,980 cc

LL05 ZGWMOT history

LL05 ZGW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LL05 ZGW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,261 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ZGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,980 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ZGW was last recorded at 97,261 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,632 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,261 miles
  • 2024 – 94,632 miles
  • 2023 – 92,133 miles
  • 2022 – 89,828 miles
  • 2021 – 87,389 miles
  • 2020 – 85,588 miles
  • 2019 – 78,700 miles
  • 2018 – 70,988 miles
  • 2016 – 64,539 miles
  • 2015 – 58,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,261 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,261 miles (+2,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    781781931115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,632 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    400800771562
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,133 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    565903021131
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,828 miles (+2,439)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    881546434452
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    566036853031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,388 miles (+1,800)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    419690683578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    980118557284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,588 miles (+2,206)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    126800002205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,382 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,382 miles
    Test number
    625796822294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    960207072944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,684 miles (+7,696)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    572438330052
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    530196916628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,988 miles (+6,449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    141068280781
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass64,539 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    239991968996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    290013488784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ZGW

Does LL05 ZGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 ZGW is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ZGW?
The MOT on LL05 ZGW is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 ZGW done?
LL05 ZGW was recorded at 97,261 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has LL05 ZGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ZGW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL05 ZGW 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 ZGW find?
LL05 ZGW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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