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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 DLZMOT history

LR05 DLZ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Dec 2025.

LR05 DLZ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,015 mi
At MOT on 26 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DLZ was last recorded at 150,015 miles on 26 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,013 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,015 miles
  • 2024 – 148,089 miles
  • 2023 – 145,549 miles
  • 2022 – 143,548 miles
  • 2021 – 140,376 miles
  • 2020 – 140,369 miles
  • 2019 – 137,734 miles
  • 2018 – 131,940 miles
  • 2017 – 125,551 miles
  • 2016 – 119,798 miles
  • 2015 – 112,083 miles
  • 2014 – 105,670 miles
  • 2013 – 98,753 miles
  • 2012 – 93,124 miles
  • 2011 – 85,912 miles
  • 2010 – 79,759 miles
  • 2009 – 74,508 miles
  • 2008 – 71,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,015 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,015 miles (+2)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,015 miles
    Test number
    844417608826
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,013 miles (+1,924)1 dangerous6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,013 miles
    Test number
    800095498908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,089 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,089 miles
    Test number
    623440862205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,549 miles (+2,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    538963493008
    • AdvisoryINDICATOR SMASHED

  5. Pass143,548 miles (+3,172)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,548 miles
    Test number
    569568946309
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass140,376 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,376 miles
    Test number
    452261491891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,369 miles (+2,635)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,369 miles
    Test number
    669746208730
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,734 miles (+5,794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    304973548519
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass131,940 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,940 miles
    Test number
    921273060783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,925 miles (+6,374)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,925 miles
    Test number
    470863446242
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    126027329303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,551 miles (+5,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    287638133816
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass119,798 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    874811029123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,083 miles (+6,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    199892615215
    • AdvisoryInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass105,670 miles (+6,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,670 miles
    Test number
    469169684177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass98,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    648940103214
    • 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)

  17. Fail98,753 miles (+5,629)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,753 miles
    Test number
    885570703249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass93,124 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    819653222204
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper blade poor condition

  19. Fail93,124 miles (+7,212)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,124 miles
    Test number
    809713122225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper blade poor condition

  20. Pass85,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    598818601275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,911 miles (+6,152)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    249338301238
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,759 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    634406310252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,508 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    234874229298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs and brake pads near wear limit
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Fail74,508 miles (+2,786)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    940514729234
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs and brake pads near wear limit
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass71,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    233874238244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,722 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    800944538272
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR05 DLZ

Does LR05 DLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DLZ is valid until 25 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DLZ?
The MOT on LR05 DLZ is valid until 25 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DLZ done?
LR05 DLZ was recorded at 150,015 miles at its MOT on 26 Dec 2025, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has LR05 DLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DLZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DLZ 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 LR05 DLZ find?
LR05 DLZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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