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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM05 UTCMOT history

LM05 UTC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LM05 UTC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2023
Mileage
134,209 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 UTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 UTC was last recorded at 134,209 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 2,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,237 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,972 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,209 miles
  • 2021 – 131,237 miles
  • 2020 – 126,326 miles
  • 2019 – 119,323 miles
  • 2018 – 113,801 miles
  • 2017 – 107,013 miles
  • 2016 – 100,684 miles
  • 2015 – 94,027 miles
  • 2014 – 87,301 miles
  • 2013 – 79,309 miles
  • 2012 – 70,169 miles
  • 2011 – 65,344 miles
  • 2010 – 57,036 miles
  • 2009 – 45,091 miles
  • 2008 – 35,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,209 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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 covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,209 miles (+2,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    694396369889
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass131,237 miles (+4,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,237 miles
    Test number
    954295736310
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTop covers under trays sill covers fitted
  3. Pass126,326 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    581600805984
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail126,326 miles (+7,003)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    121308093968
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass119,323 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,323 miles
    Test number
    496872236207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,801 miles (+6,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,801 miles
    Test number
    280590891655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  7. Pass107,013 miles (+6,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    316528188798
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front getting low and starting to crack (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass100,684 miles (+6,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    985018080276
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  9. Pass94,027 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,027 miles
    Test number
    995337485012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,301 miles (+7,992)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,301 miles
    Test number
    138006564078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass79,309 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    736914293008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,169 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    396634722404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass65,344 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,344 miles
    Test number
    435291921253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,036 miles (+11,945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    432960830212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,091 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    311810729451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,208 miles
    Test number
    751796708279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 UTC

Does LM05 UTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 UTC expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 UTC?
The MOT on LM05 UTC expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 UTC done?
LM05 UTC was recorded at 134,209 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has LM05 UTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 UTC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LM05 UTC 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 UTC find?
LM05 UTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread.

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