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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.

LR05 DSU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass152,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass132,027 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,027 miles
    Test number
    720630543314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass112,271 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    393882268515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass70,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    527093503103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass50,146 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    990591210178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,433 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,433 miles
    Test number
    513281219190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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