
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LR05 DXFMOT history
LR05 DXF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 195,484 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 DXF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 DXF was last recorded at 195,484 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 5,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 190,120 miles · 21 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,364 miles
- Average per year
- 6,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 195,484 miles
- 2022 – 190,120 miles
- 2021 – 183,977 miles
- 2020 – 177,668 miles
- 2019 – 171,085 miles
- 2018 – 160,930 miles
- 2017 – 150,782 miles
- 2016 – 141,451 miles
- 2015 – 133,824 miles
- 2014 – 128,802 miles
- 2013 – 121,926 miles
- 2012 – 116,429 miles
- 2011 – 109,742 miles
- 2010 – 106,003 miles
- 2009 – 100,417 miles
- 2008 – 87,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear engine mounting split-engine shaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,484 miles (+5,364)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 195,484 miles
- Test number
- 485818979577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass190,120 miles (+101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 190,120 miles
- Test number
- 738039711522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear engine mounting split-engine shaking
Fail190,019 miles (+6,042)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,019 miles
- Test number
- 762985911086
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear engine mounting split-engine shaking
Pass183,977 miles (+201)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 183,977 miles
- Test number
- 983330724142
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker boot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker boot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail183,776 miles (+6,108)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,776 miles
- Test number
- 826927888624
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker boot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker boot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass177,668 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 177,668 miles
- Test number
- 290471631272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail177,666 miles (+6,581)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,666 miles
- Test number
- 129946965016
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,085 miles (+255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 171,085 miles
- Test number
- 619294271656
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail170,830 miles (+9,900)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,830 miles
- Test number
- 408164818983
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass160,930 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 160,930 miles
- Test number
- 276808218253
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting worn
Fail160,878 miles (+10,096)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,878 miles
- Test number
- 417043305207
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting worn
Pass150,782 miles (+9,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 150,782 miles
- Test number
- 829640422319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass141,451 miles (+204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 141,451 miles
- Test number
- 863554767216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail141,247 miles (+7,423)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,247 miles
- Test number
- 521608978985
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wear
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
Pass133,824 miles (+5,022)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 133,824 miles
- Test number
- 987262874430
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
Pass128,802 miles (+88)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 128,802 miles
- Test number
- 645923044382
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail128,714 miles (+6,788)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,714 miles
- Test number
- 459729834403
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass121,926 miles (+5,497)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 121,926 miles
- Test number
- 679924143340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass116,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 116,429 miles
- Test number
- 527988242331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,429 miles (+6,687)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,429 miles
- Test number
- 368292942382
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass109,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 636277041358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,742 miles (+3,739)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 796997341317
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass106,003 miles (+2,801)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 106,003 miles
- Test number
- 242827940358
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,202 miles (+2,785)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 103,202 miles
- Test number
- 152175810019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,417 miles (+13,121)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 100,417 miles
- Test number
- 752963849094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 87,296 miles
- Test number
- 260457158086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 DXF
- Does LR05 DXF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 DXF expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 DXF?
- The MOT on LR05 DXF expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 DXF done?
- LR05 DXF was recorded at 195,484 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 6,859 miles a year.
- Has LR05 DXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 DXF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 DXF 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 DXF find?
- LR05 DXF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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