
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR05 DSUMOT history
LR05 DSU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,572 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 152,572 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 DSU
- 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
- 22 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 DSU was last recorded at 152,572 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 10,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,208 miles · 5 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,364 miles
- Average per year
- 7,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 152,572 miles
- 2022 – 142,208 miles
- 2020 – 132,027 miles
- 2019 – 123,267 miles
- 2018 – 120,747 miles
- 2017 – 112,271 miles
- 2016 – 105,005 miles
- 2015 – 91,237 miles
- 2014 – 76,716 miles
- 2013 – 70,796 miles
- 2012 – 64,223 miles
- 2011 – 56,931 miles
- 2010 – 50,146 miles
- 2009 – 41,433 miles
- 2008 – 36,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,572 miles
- Test number
- 552275653514
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,567 miles (+10,359)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,567 miles
- Test number
- 718443400429
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,208 miles (+10,181)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 142,208 miles
- Test number
- 409608745968
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,027 miles (+8,760)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,027 miles
- Test number
- 720630543314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,267 miles (+2,520)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,267 miles
- Test number
- 155852856140
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet pull faulty
- AdvisoryNearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,747 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,747 miles
- Test number
- 750568611681
- MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,747 miles (+8,476)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,747 miles
- Test number
- 839258606663
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeator (4.4.1 (a) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,271 miles (+7,266)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,271 miles
- Test number
- 393882268515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,005 miles (+13,768)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,005 miles
- Test number
- 301074923689
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condision
Pass91,237 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 91,237 miles
- Test number
- 826873005184
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail91,237 miles (+14,521)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,237 miles
- Test number
- 159143805130
- FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass76,716 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,716 miles
- Test number
- 725764004115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear centre stop light taped up
Fail76,716 miles (+5,920)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,716 miles
- Test number
- 559504604114
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteRear centre stop light taped up
Pass70,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,796 miles
- Test number
- 527093503103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,796 miles (+6,573)5 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,796 miles
- Test number
- 379943503159
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass64,223 miles (+7,292)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,223 miles
- Test number
- 988651912124
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCenter stop light masked off
Pass56,931 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,931 miles
- Test number
- 269089001445
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail56,931 miles (+6,785)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,931 miles
- Test number
- 436039001109
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,146 miles (+8,713)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,146 miles
- Test number
- 990591210178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,433 miles (+5,020)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,433 miles
- Test number
- 513281219190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,413 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,413 miles
- Test number
- 631511398036
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LR05 DSU
- Does LR05 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 DSU expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 DSU?
- The MOT on LR05 DSU expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 DSU done?
- LR05 DSU was recorded at 152,572 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
- Has LR05 DSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 DSU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR05 DSU 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 DSU find?
- LR05 DSU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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