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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM05 VLJMOT history

LM05 VLJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

LM05 VLJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
172,466 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 VLJ was last recorded at 172,466 miles on 4 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,466 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,466 miles
  • 2023 – 165,915 miles
  • 2022 – 159,244 miles
  • 2021 – 151,761 miles
  • 2020 – 144,870 miles
  • 2019 – 136,052 miles
  • 2018 – 128,663 miles
  • 2017 – 120,690 miles
  • 2016 – 111,653 miles
  • 2015 – 99,080 miles
  • 2014 – 96,588 miles
  • 2013 – 81,359 miles
  • 2012 – 71,956 miles
  • 2010 – 65,250 miles
  • 2008 – 55,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,466 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,466 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,466 miles
    Test number
    940174730384
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  2. Fail172,466 miles (+6,551)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,466 miles
    Test number
    940020592517
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousBonnet not opening
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Pass165,915 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,915 miles
    Test number
    206756657037
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,913 miles (+6,669)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    933285271516
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,244 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,244 miles
    Test number
    423589734399
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail159,242 miles (+7,481)2 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,242 miles
    Test number
    549658429189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass151,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,761 miles
    Test number
    247871609462
    • AdvisoryFront Fan belt tensioner on engine is faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869864810813
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlight aims (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure Inner wheel arch damaged and insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fan belt tensioner on engine is faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is right on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass144,870 miles (+8,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,870 miles
    Test number
    676917817963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,052 miles
    Test number
    710594002428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail136,052 miles (+7,389)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,052 miles
    Test number
    633577159866
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s+n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,663 miles
    Test number
    823662201611
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,663 miles (+7,973)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,663 miles
    Test number
    242377027499
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass120,690 miles (+9,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    636370878956
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,653 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    327657872030
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen

  16. Fail111,651 miles (+12,571)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    335590763975
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen

  17. Pass99,080 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,080 miles
    Test number
    536652245084
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON

  18. Fail99,080 miles (+2,492)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,080 miles
    Test number
    958332245096
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON

  19. Pass96,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    446756114479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail96,588 miles (+7,359)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    575969104358
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass89,229 miles (+7,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    658238514024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass81,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    877894043048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail81,359 miles (+9,403)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,359 miles
    Test number
    927413843030
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass71,956 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,956 miles
    Test number
    845136902071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,250 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    980206660298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    361326128266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 VLJ

Does LM05 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 VLJ expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 VLJ?
The MOT on LM05 VLJ expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 VLJ done?
LM05 VLJ was recorded at 172,466 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
Has LM05 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 VLJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LM05 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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