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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM05 RWOMOT history

LM05 RWO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LM05 RWO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
159,485 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 RWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 RWO was last recorded at 159,485 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 8,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,695 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
8,790 miles
Average per year
9,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,485 miles
  • 2020 – 150,695 miles
  • 2019 – 138,545 miles
  • 2018 – 129,703 miles
  • 2017 – 122,823 miles
  • 2016 – 111,671 miles
  • 2015 – 93,409 miles
  • 2014 – 87,638 miles
  • 2013 – 78,328 miles
  • 2012 – 69,302 miles
  • 2011 – 64,622 miles
  • 2010 – 57,824 miles
  • 2009 – 47,346 miles
  • 2008 – 36,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,485 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,485 miles (+8,790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,485 miles
    Test number
    275869472927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass150,695 miles (+12,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,695 miles
    Test number
    746073235401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,545 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    646603926127
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail138,545 miles (+8,842)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,545 miles
    Test number
    352871864192
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both not working N/S/F and O/S/F (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Wing mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,703 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,703 miles
    Test number
    525998921956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,696 miles (+6,873)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    897340401844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass122,823 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,823 miles
    Test number
    675958156417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail122,822 miles (+11,151)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    797336795606
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass111,671 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    427952015841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,656 miles (+18,247)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,656 miles
    Test number
    834129085635
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail93,409 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    457089805211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  12. Pass93,409 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    596449305249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,638 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    297314824280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail87,638 miles (+9,310)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    116484524201
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass78,328 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,328 miles
    Test number
    606775443239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,325 miles (+9,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    489481843296
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass69,302 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    146201222264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail69,302 miles (+4,680)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    637751322206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass64,622 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    628670311295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,824 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    802161420257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,346 miles (+10,845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    343339119444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,501 miles
    Test number
    831901238292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 RWO

Does LM05 RWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 RWO expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 RWO?
The MOT on LM05 RWO expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 RWO done?
LM05 RWO was recorded at 159,485 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 9,218 miles a year.
Has LM05 RWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 RWO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LM05 RWO 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 RWO find?
LM05 RWO passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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