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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DWKMOT history

LR05 DWK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR05 DWK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,095 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DWK was last recorded at 96,095 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,843 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,095 miles
  • 2024 – 93,843 miles
  • 2023 – 87,710 miles
  • 2022 – 82,344 miles
  • 2021 – 76,941 miles
  • 2019 – 73,086 miles
  • 2018 – 69,940 miles
  • 2017 – 66,254 miles
  • 2016 – 61,387 miles
  • 2015 – 55,879 miles
  • 2014 – 51,297 miles
  • 2013 – 46,836 miles
  • 2012 – 42,178 miles
  • 2011 – 38,066 miles
  • 2010 – 33,298 miles
  • 2009 – 27,297 miles
  • 2008 – 22,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    150786076701
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged

  2. Fail96,094 miles (+2,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    370426086501
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,843 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    466635015204
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,842 miles (+6,132)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    966726150693
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever excessive travel
    • AdvisoryTemprature light flasing

  5. Pass87,710 miles (+5,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    800182667644
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass82,344 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    279295486798
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail82,344 miles (+5,403)3 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    172021130324
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,941 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    170027725953
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,941 miles (+3,855)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    169303528276
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    777212289874
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail73,086 miles (+3,146)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    788843486622
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass69,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    201813349207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,940 miles (+3,686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    889651479119
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass66,254 miles (+4,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    426225191088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,387 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    254345513190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,879 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    149033365046
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,879 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    246033165046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,297 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    275158484080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,836 miles (+4,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    646623193008
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,178 miles (+4,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,178 miles
    Test number
    215207172029
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass38,066 miles (+4,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    509258371088
    • Note2 child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

  22. Pass33,298 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    171747470077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,297 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    574108869040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,650 miles
    Test number
    352578078001
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW AND BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR MARKERS

Questions about LR05 DWK

Does LR05 DWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DWK is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DWK?
The MOT on LR05 DWK is valid until 20 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 DWK done?
LR05 DWK was recorded at 96,095 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has LR05 DWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DWK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 DWK 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 DWK find?
LR05 DWK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside mirror glass damaged.

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