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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM05 VKAMOT history

LM05 VKA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LM05 VKA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
141,011 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VKA was last recorded at 141,011 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 12,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,512 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
12,499 miles
Average per year
7,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,011 miles
  • 2022 – 128,512 miles
  • 2021 – 123,126 miles
  • 2020 – 116,679 miles
  • 2019 – 110,122 miles
  • 2018 – 104,203 miles
  • 2017 – 95,969 miles
  • 2016 – 89,526 miles
  • 2015 – 82,006 miles
  • 2014 – 78,793 miles
  • 2013 – 68,660 miles
  • 2012 – 58,892 miles
  • 2011 – 51,150 miles
  • 2010 – 44,114 miles
  • 2009 – 37,179 miles
  • 2008 – 28,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,011 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear frame and others suspension components and area corroded

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.

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,011 miles (+12,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    847027959148
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear frame and others suspension components and area corroded

  2. Pass128,512 miles (+5,386)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,512 miles
    Test number
    703577277386
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension area mountings arms frame and others components are extremely corroded

  3. Pass123,126 miles (+6,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,126 miles
    Test number
    561409559790
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    264973576546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,679 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    203697547124
    • 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))

  6. Fail116,676 miles (+6,554)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    411636054277
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass110,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,122 miles
    Test number
    384384037655
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail110,120 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    666504929007
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass104,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    501038434516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished on underside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very badly corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  10. Fail104,203 miles (+8,234)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    837687273599
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern being caused by headlamp lens being in such poor condition (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished on underside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very badly corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect light output and pattern (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass95,969 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    254488659692
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail95,969 miles (+6,443)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,969 miles
    Test number
    818995921284
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,526 miles (+7,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    227624877832
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated both sides (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass82,006 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    526524935025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    266740314269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail78,793 miles (+10,133)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    648090414295
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass68,660 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    988523913257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,892 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    129642412234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,150 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    257031601229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,114 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,114 miles
    Test number
    973175610209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,179 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,179 miles
    Test number
    191996419276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    363830318245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 VKA

Does LM05 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 VKA expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VKA?
The MOT on LM05 VKA expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 VKA done?
LM05 VKA was recorded at 141,011 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
Has LM05 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VKA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LM05 VKA 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 VKA find?
LM05 VKA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear frame and others suspension components and area corroded.

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