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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 DPOMOT history

LR05 DPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LR05 DPO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DPO was last recorded at 173,507 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,418 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,089 miles
Average per year
8,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,507 miles
  • 2024 – 170,418 miles
  • 2023 – 165,974 miles
  • 2022 – 162,439 miles
  • 2021 – 160,317 miles
  • 2020 – 155,455 miles
  • 2019 – 150,385 miles
  • 2018 – 139,012 miles
  • 2017 – 128,701 miles
  • 2016 – 121,920 miles
  • 2015 – 110,259 miles
  • 2014 – 97,871 miles
  • 2013 – 87,227 miles
  • 2012 – 67,108 miles
  • 2011 – 49,976 miles
  • 2010 – 37,093 miles
  • 2009 – 29,469 miles
  • 2008 – 21,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,507 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,507 miles (+3,089)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,507 miles
    Test number
    581114824415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass170,418 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,418 miles
    Test number
    179885642989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,974 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,974 miles
    Test number
    160365106640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,439 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,439 miles
    Test number
    262835475390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,317 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,317 miles
    Test number
    773923927115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,455 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,455 miles
    Test number
    402486896645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,385 miles (+11,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,385 miles
    Test number
    553249046217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    579694780034
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail139,012 miles (+10,311)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    386973300210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,701 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    896442066290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,920 miles (+11,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    901954949156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,259 miles (+12,388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    224349448231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,871 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    196543174222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,227 miles (+20,119)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,227 miles
    Test number
    908879063299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass67,108 miles (+17,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    688563252140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Pass49,976 miles (+12,883)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    166735721178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    931306000123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail37,093 miles (+7,624)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    174495900186
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,469 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    952961799078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    902824798089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,360 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,360 miles
    Test number
    990986188099
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR05 DPO

Does LR05 DPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DPO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DPO?
The MOT on LR05 DPO is valid until 12 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 DPO done?
LR05 DPO was recorded at 173,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,588 miles a year.
Has LR05 DPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DPO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LR05 DPO 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 DPO find?
LR05 DPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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