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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 DVJMOT history

LR05 DVJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

LR05 DVJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
69,828 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 DVJ was last recorded at 69,828 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,027 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,828 miles
  • 2024 – 68,027 miles
  • 2023 – 59,422 miles
  • 2022 – 59,131 miles
  • 2021 – 57,430 miles
  • 2020 – 55,742 miles
  • 2019 – 51,559 miles
  • 2018 – 50,112 miles
  • 2017 – 47,458 miles
  • 2016 – 44,068 miles
  • 2014 – 40,338 miles
  • 2013 – 35,305 miles
  • 2012 – 31,539 miles
  • 2010 – 25,783 miles
  • 2009 – 20,871 miles
  • 2008 – 14,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,828 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,828 miles (+1,801)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    174432997277
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    641581630097
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail68,027 miles (+8,605)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,027 miles
    Test number
    229523046461
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,422 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    596321992769
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail59,422 miles (+291)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,422 miles
    Test number
    503773722976
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,131 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    424581132042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot deteriorated

  7. Pass57,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    177072088101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail57,430 miles (+1,688)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    801424335415
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    825483694517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,742 miles (+4,183)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    293500507775
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    470035049477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail51,559 miles (+1,447)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    257245543234
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail50,112 miles (+2,654)11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    661802104486
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water to the screen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,458 miles (+3,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,458 miles
    Test number
    308345296163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc have a lip
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass44,068 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    329852755387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,944 miles (+3,606)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    628387835154
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass40,338 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,338 miles
    Test number
    775369714313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail40,233 miles (+4,928)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,233 miles
    Test number
    215465104334
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass35,305 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    686671643197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,539 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    956034842146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,783 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    983674820355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,871 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,871 miles
    Test number
    251299329446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,418 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    121380858024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,280 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    944864048094
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR05 DVJ

Does LR05 DVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DVJ expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DVJ?
The MOT on LR05 DVJ expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DVJ done?
LR05 DVJ was recorded at 69,828 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has LR05 DVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DVJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DVJ 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 DVJ find?
LR05 DVJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear position lamp not working; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 1 more.

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