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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LM05 LWTMOT history

LM05 LWT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LM05 LWT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,156 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 LWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 LWT was last recorded at 103,156 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,125 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,031 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,156 miles
  • 2025 – 99,125 miles
  • 2024 – 95,648 miles
  • 2023 – 92,827 miles
  • 2022 – 89,445 miles
  • 2021 – 87,198 miles
  • 2019 – 84,760 miles
  • 2018 – 81,567 miles
  • 2017 – 79,850 miles
  • 2016 – 77,560 miles
  • 2015 – 69,674 miles
  • 2014 – 58,962 miles
  • 2013 – 52,972 miles
  • 2012 – 46,976 miles
  • 2011 – 41,144 miles
  • 2010 – 34,184 miles
  • 2009 – 27,512 miles
  • 2008 – 21,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,156 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    686274018446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,125 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,125 miles
    Test number
    105413377766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,648 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    654024765120
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,827 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    161245006036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,445 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,445 miles
    Test number
    639184831513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,198 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    971363604829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,760 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    416554128488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,567 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    897229711297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,850 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    184003569651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,560 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    821192075559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,674 miles (+10,712)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    749063275182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,962 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    716104874136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail58,962 miles (+5,990)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,962 miles
    Test number
    248444474467
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass52,972 miles (+5,996)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    845002273113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass46,976 miles (+5,832)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    475683972180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass41,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    858931481144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,144 miles (+6,960)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    629969571169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCar requires tracking
  18. Pass34,184 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,184 miles
    Test number
    473775970111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,512 miles (+6,004)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,512 miles
    Test number
    973634679172
    • NoteN/S/REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
  20. Pass21,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    822905078182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 LWT

Does LM05 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 LWT is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 LWT?
The MOT on LM05 LWT is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 LWT done?
LM05 LWT was recorded at 103,156 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has LM05 LWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 LWT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on LM05 LWT 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 LWT find?
LM05 LWT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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