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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 KVTMOT history

LM05 KVT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LM05 KVT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,578 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 KVT
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
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 KVT was last recorded at 124,578 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,735 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,578 miles
  • 2025 – 122,735 miles
  • 2024 – 120,708 miles
  • 2023 – 117,133 miles
  • 2022 – 114,010 miles
  • 2021 – 111,276 miles
  • 2020 – 109,263 miles
  • 2019 – 106,601 miles
  • 2018 – 102,520 miles
  • 2017 – 98,486 miles
  • 2016 – 94,093 miles
  • 2015 – 90,737 miles
  • 2014 – 75,889 miles
  • 2013 – 63,319 miles
  • 2012 – 51,527 miles
  • 2011 – 44,768 miles
  • 2010 – 38,560 miles
  • 2009 – 36,520 miles
  • 2008 – 28,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    989303766094
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,578 miles (+1,843)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    888366248205
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,735 miles
    Test number
    634183155929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,735 miles (+2,027)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,735 miles
    Test number
    822797867248
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,708 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    650026977981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,707 miles (+3,574)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,707 miles
    Test number
    594825252228
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,133 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    125715755082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail117,129 miles (+3,119)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    145818530753
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass114,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    774237326072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,010 miles (+2,734)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    242493632621
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,276 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    814416061003
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail111,276 miles (+2,013)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    605236834847
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass109,263 miles (+2,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,263 miles
    Test number
    689351729301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass106,601 miles (+4,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,601 miles
    Test number
    612338549254
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  15. Pass102,520 miles (+4,034)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    424819380843
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass98,486 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    186543172001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,093 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    748596355662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    888888985147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,737 miles (+14,848)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    216547485402
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

  20. Pass75,889 miles (+12,570)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    275020174147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    805683793070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,319 miles (+11,792)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    528796383070
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass51,527 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    189395692059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass44,768 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    298452391003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,731 miles (+6,171)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,731 miles
    Test number
    996500991044
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass38,560 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    571350790070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,520 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,520 miles
    Test number
    983804889177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    814697798100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 KVT

Does LM05 KVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 KVT is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 KVT?
The MOT on LM05 KVT is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 KVT done?
LM05 KVT was recorded at 124,578 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has LM05 KVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 KVT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 KVT 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 LM05 KVT find?
LM05 KVT passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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