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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 DXTMOT history

LR05 DXT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 66,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LR05 DXT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,406 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DXT
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
25 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DXT was last recorded at 66,406 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,399 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,406 miles
  • 2025 – 63,719 miles
  • 2024 – 62,121 miles
  • 2023 – 60,726 miles
  • 2022 – 58,973 miles
  • 2021 – 56,050 miles
  • 2020 – 54,075 miles
  • 2019 – 51,734 miles
  • 2018 – 50,244 miles
  • 2017 – 48,691 miles
  • 2016 – 47,324 miles
  • 2015 – 46,081 miles
  • 2014 – 45,639 miles
  • 2013 – 43,593 miles
  • 2012 – 39,180 miles
  • 2011 – 33,422 miles
  • 2010 – 27,288 miles
  • 2009 – 21,340 miles
  • 2008 – 17,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,406 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    948997476067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail66,399 miles (+2,680)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    549980803501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass63,719 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    723399899153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror Casing damaged

  4. Pass62,121 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    182718984781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,726 miles
    Test number
    492635959509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coolet low

  6. Fail60,724 miles (+1,751)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    336096456280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread wear inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted coner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp case loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coolet low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror indicator loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass58,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,973 miles
    Test number
    239141456380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,970 miles (+2,920)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    379408954553
    • DangerousNo coolant, overheating
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass56,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    296808301939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,050 miles (+1,975)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    975380623232
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass54,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    376986735435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,075 miles (+2,341)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,075 miles
    Test number
    233768961175
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass51,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    191060229200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,734 miles (+1,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,734 miles
    Test number
    599807464024
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass50,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    224016348419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,244 miles (+1,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    790349069698
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  17. Pass48,691 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    876375142131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,324 miles
    Test number
    593582599153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,324 miles (+1,243)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,324 miles
    Test number
    934646550217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure Bulb not fit properly (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass46,081 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,081 miles
    Test number
    628289965054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass45,639 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    999238674023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    179259093432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,593 miles (+4,413)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    829929093038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass39,180 miles (+5,758)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,180 miles
    Test number
    139489072012
    • NoteDeep cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteDeep cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

  25. Pass33,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    436041191030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,422 miles (+15)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,422 miles
    Test number
    157641691046
    • FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  27. Fail33,407 miles (+6,119)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    456639481073
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine managemet light on
    • NoteOffside mirror cover missing

  28. Pass27,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,288 miles
    Test number
    164456480453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,288 miles (+5,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,288 miles
    Test number
    233346080012
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  30. Fail21,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    232860899027
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass21,340 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,340 miles
    Test number
    842770899002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass17,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,240 miles
    Test number
    194149288086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DXT

Does LR05 DXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DXT is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DXT?
The MOT on LR05 DXT is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DXT done?
LR05 DXT was recorded at 66,406 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has LR05 DXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DXT has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 DXT 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 DXT find?
LR05 DXT passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner control bush; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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