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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DWUMOT history

LR05 DWU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

LR05 DWU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
136,051 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DWU was last recorded at 136,051 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 6,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,195 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,856 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,051 miles
  • 2022 – 129,195 miles
  • 2021 – 125,063 miles
  • 2020 – 119,663 miles
  • 2019 – 116,121 miles
  • 2018 – 111,891 miles
  • 2017 – 106,679 miles
  • 2016 – 99,314 miles
  • 2015 – 86,588 miles
  • 2014 – 82,614 miles
  • 2013 – 82,057 miles
  • 2012 – 74,636 miles
  • 2011 – 67,732 miles
  • 2010 – 57,263 miles
  • 2009 – 44,363 miles
  • 2008 – 31,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,051 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear door slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    142565681372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,051 miles (+6,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    598911905287
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass129,195 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,195 miles
    Test number
    293345374471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,194 miles (+4,131)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,194 miles
    Test number
    801811477120
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,063 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,063 miles
    Test number
    722670586546
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail125,061 miles (+5,398)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    840571530278
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,663 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,663 miles
    Test number
    916998696614
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail119,655 miles (+3,534)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,655 miles
    Test number
    138154625803
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,121 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    258053636475
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,121 miles (+4,230)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,121 miles
    Test number
    100008384545
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,891 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    123410130298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,811 miles (+5,132)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    802709323550
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure one of the mounting bolt broken/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,679 miles (+7,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    792678042104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,314 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    597855633809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  15. Fail99,227 miles (+12,639)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    630464921995
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  16. Pass86,588 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    479920215290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,614 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    359190404234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,057 miles (+7,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,057 miles
    Test number
    469081903242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass74,636 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    319623002297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,732 miles (+10,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    705511701236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,263 miles (+12,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    730214800225
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,363 miles (+13,320)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    242091149431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,043 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    232647538118
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing sighs of being driven on while under inflated.

Questions about LR05 DWU

Does LR05 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DWU expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DWU?
The MOT on LR05 DWU expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DWU done?
LR05 DWU was recorded at 136,051 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has LR05 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DWU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DWU 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 DWU find?
LR05 DWU passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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