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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 DNNMOT history

LR05 DNN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

LR05 DNN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
161,811 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DNN was last recorded at 161,811 miles on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2024: 161,811 miles, lower than 167,037 miles on 17 Jun 2022.

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
167,037 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Average per year
8,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,811 miles
  • 2022 – 167,037 miles
  • 2021 – 162,050 miles
  • 2020 – 158,504 miles
  • 2019 – 153,243 miles
  • 2018 – 144,789 miles
  • 2017 – 135,316 miles
  • 2016 – 125,415 miles
  • 2015 – 113,495 miles
  • 2014 – 103,785 miles
  • 2013 – 95,212 miles
  • 2012 – 80,834 miles
  • 2011 – 69,343 miles
  • 2010 – 58,011 miles
  • 2009 – 43,665 miles
  • 2008 – 29,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,811 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    161,811 miles
    Test number
    247360831947
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    205840903777
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,037 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,037 miles
    Test number
    359414115177
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,035 miles (+4,985)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,035 miles
    Test number
    326534390553
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated near caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,050 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,050 miles
    Test number
    304032097512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail162,050 miles (+3,546)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,050 miles
    Test number
    701909144708
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,504 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,504 miles
    Test number
    960879628049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail158,503 miles (+5,260)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,503 miles
    Test number
    843704750400
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear cable broken

  9. Pass153,243 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    153,243 miles
    Test number
    499656873276
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted to edges
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroding

  10. Fail153,243 miles (+8,454)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,243 miles
    Test number
    470753721394
    • MajorBraking system leaking brake servo hose (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted to edges
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroding

  11. Pass144,789 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    329794338406
    • AdvisoryAll of rear suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split with slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on
    • AdvisorySlight smear from bothy front wiperblades
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout

  12. Fail144,789 miles (+9,473)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    174576344814
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll of rear suspension corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split with slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on
    • AdvisorySlight smear from bothy front wiperblades
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted throughout

  13. Pass135,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    727770593849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail135,312 miles (+9,897)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    303123137887
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,415 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    494987590122
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail125,404 miles (+11,909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    279872598324
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass113,495 miles (+9,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,495 miles
    Test number
    287485305260
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass103,785 miles (+8,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    787405094172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass95,212 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    366453203451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail95,210 miles (+14,376)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,210 miles
    Test number
    198123403261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,834 miles (+11,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    807912812293
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass69,343 miles (+11,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    137786911245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,011 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,011 miles
    Test number
    301965110477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,665 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    763007329223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,737 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,737 miles
    Test number
    244933719433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    133899218174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DNN

Does LR05 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DNN expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DNN?
The MOT on LR05 DNN expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DNN done?
LR05 DNN was recorded at 161,811 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 8,017 miles a year.
Has LR05 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DNN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 DNN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 DNN find?
LR05 DNN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly.

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