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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 DRZMOT history

LR05 DRZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 108,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LR05 DRZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,788 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DRZ was last recorded at 108,788 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,213 miles · 9 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
6,575 miles
Average per year
2,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,788 miles
  • 2019 – 102,213 miles
  • 2018 – 102,186 miles
  • 2017 – 87,897 miles
  • 2016 – 84,904 miles
  • 2015 – 81,795 miles
  • 2014 – 78,764 miles
  • 2013 – 75,906 miles
  • 2012 – 72,799 miles
  • 2011 – 70,351 miles
  • 2010 – 67,349 miles
  • 2009 – 62,212 miles
  • 2008 – 55,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,788 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    128552418792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,213 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    401046946086
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail102,190 miles (+4)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    805316111491
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail102,186 miles (+14,289)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,186 miles
    Test number
    264946836426
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass87,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    829985254644
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  6. Fail87,897 miles (+2,993)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    483610188168
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  7. Pass84,904 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    860363396004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components
  8. Pass81,795 miles (+3,031)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    669153665054
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre cut on inner sidewall but not to cords
  9. Pass78,764 miles (+2,858)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    176152364085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScrew in tread offside rear tyre
  10. Pass75,906 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,906 miles
    Test number
    705214963038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,799 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,799 miles
    Test number
    747687262063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,351 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    395378661017
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  13. Pass67,349 miles (+5,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,349 miles
    Test number
    980334060083
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  14. Pass62,212 miles (+72)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    781701099013
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing funny on inside edge
  15. Fail62,140 miles (+6,434)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,140 miles
    Test number
    493986789058
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing funny on inside edge
  16. Pass55,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    290773198035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DRZ

Does LR05 DRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DRZ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DRZ?
The MOT on LR05 DRZ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DRZ done?
LR05 DRZ was recorded at 108,788 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,865 miles a year.
Has LR05 DRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DRZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 DRZ 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 DRZ find?
LR05 DRZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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