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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 BFNMOT history

LR05 BFN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

LR05 BFN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
186,145 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BFN
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
14 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BFN was last recorded at 186,145 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 6,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2010: 37,427 miles, lower than 38,156 miles on 13 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,128 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,017 miles
Average per year
10,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,145 miles
  • 2022 – 180,128 miles
  • 2021 – 178,112 miles
  • 2020 – 177,286 miles
  • 2019 – 168,117 miles
  • 2018 – 158,151 miles
  • 2017 – 149,484 miles
  • 2016 – 141,624 miles
  • 2015 – 126,757 miles
  • 2014 – 114,745 miles
  • 2013 – 104,170 miles
  • 2012 – 84,571 miles
  • 2011 – 69,038 miles
  • 2010 – 37,427 miles
  • 2009 – 38,156 miles
  • 2008 – 28,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,145 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre misshaped
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,145 miles (+6,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,145 miles
    Test number
    225428203118
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre misshaped
    • 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. Pass180,128 miles (+2,016)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,128 miles
    Test number
    735747253269
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass178,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,112 miles
    Test number
    661338784039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail178,112 miles (+826)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,112 miles
    Test number
    487748693428
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass177,286 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,286 miles
    Test number
    842301498627
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail177,286 miles (+9,169)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,286 miles
    Test number
    131684786589
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,117 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,117 miles
    Test number
    721792204446
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail168,117 miles (+9,966)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,117 miles
    Test number
    612037414400
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass158,151 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,151 miles
    Test number
    939740022800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail158,098 miles (+8,614)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,098 miles
    Test number
    753865647661
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silevcer (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to exhaust major gas leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass149,484 miles (+7,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,484 miles
    Test number
    827925699474
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns are getting weak
    • AdvisoryBrake pads not clearly visible
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer is leaking slightly

  12. Pass141,624 miles (+14,867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    731405940920
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very split and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense badly deteriorated, beam image just visible (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very split and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense badly deteriorated, beam image just visible (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear mount to subframe (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass126,757 miles (+12,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,757 miles
    Test number
    149740175497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass114,745 miles (+10,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    168784464039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,170 miles (+19,599)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    839714923060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,571 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    649507542046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front repeater lens cracked

  17. Fail84,571 miles (+15,533)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    879467742057
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front repeater lens cracked

  18. Pass69,038 miles (+31,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,038 miles
    Test number
    818068031061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,427 miles (-729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    880560650013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,156 miles (+9,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    350632579017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,529 miles
    Test number
    622883198021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BFN

Does LR05 BFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 BFN expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BFN?
The MOT on LR05 BFN expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 BFN done?
LR05 BFN was recorded at 186,145 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 10,532 miles a year.
Has LR05 BFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BFN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 BFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 BFN find?
LR05 BFN passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: n/s/r tyre misshaped; 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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