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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM05 UTLMOT history

LM05 UTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM05 UTL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,203 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 UTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 UTL was last recorded at 85,203 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,195 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,008 miles
Average per year
2,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,203 miles
  • 2025 – 80,195 miles
  • 2024 – 74,036 miles
  • 2023 – 69,210 miles
  • 2022 – 63,790 miles
  • 2021 – 62,310 miles
  • 2020 – 61,911 miles
  • 2019 – 60,933 miles
  • 2018 – 60,007 miles
  • 2017 – 58,805 miles
  • 2016 – 57,810 miles
  • 2015 – 56,818 miles
  • 2014 – 55,437 miles
  • 2013 – 54,057 miles
  • 2012 – 52,166 miles
  • 2011 – 50,027 miles
  • 2010 – 47,691 miles
  • 2009 – 45,334 miles
  • 2008 – 34,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    701803691126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail85,203 miles (+5,008)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    568319280873
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass80,195 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    768851022601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,190 miles (+6,154)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    512245577765
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    507800527725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,029 miles (+4,819)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    664512369190
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,210 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    842853263511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,790 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    266692412608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,310 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,310 miles
    Test number
    125043414141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,911 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,911 miles
    Test number
    848559533585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,933 miles (+926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    961493910026
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass60,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    484501069508
    • AdvisoryEngine covers aand undertrays fitted.

  13. Fail60,007 miles (+1,202)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    843880382413
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers aand undertrays fitted.

  14. Pass58,805 miles (+995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    245763372892
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.

  15. Pass57,810 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    754550723550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,818 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    938830435065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    617423024054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,437 miles (+1,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    926853124051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Fail54,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,057 miles
    Test number
    529946733057
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass54,057 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,057 miles
    Test number
    827796033074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,166 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,166 miles
    Test number
    866077422046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,027 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    358656421057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,691 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    753440240029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,334 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    944202149058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,541 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    231731698466
    • NoteCut in offside rear outer tyre wall

Questions about LM05 UTL

Does LM05 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 UTL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 UTL?
The MOT on LM05 UTL is valid until 7 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 UTL done?
LM05 UTL was recorded at 85,203 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,855 miles a year.
Has LM05 UTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 UTL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 UTL 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 UTL find?
LM05 UTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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