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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.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass195,484 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass116,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    116,429 miles
    Test number
    527988242331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass109,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    109,742 miles
    Test number
    636277041358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass106,003 miles (+2,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,003 miles
    Test number
    242827940358
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass103,202 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,202 miles
    Test number
    152175810019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,417 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    752963849094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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