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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 GYSMOT history

LR05 GYS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

LR05 GYS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
137,281 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 GYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 GYS was last recorded at 137,281 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 5,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,111 miles · 29 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,170 miles
Average per year
6,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,281 miles
  • 2022 – 132,111 miles
  • 2021 – 127,610 miles
  • 2020 – 123,492 miles
  • 2019 – 118,717 miles
  • 2018 – 108,487 miles
  • 2017 – 99,394 miles
  • 2016 – 89,196 miles
  • 2015 – 76,524 miles
  • 2014 – 66,239 miles
  • 2013 – 62,968 miles
  • 2012 – 56,167 miles
  • 2011 – 42,004 miles
  • 2010 – 37,473 miles
  • 2009 – 33,222 miles
  • 2008 – 29,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,281 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Drive shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,281 miles (+5,170)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,281 miles
    Test number
    752432466807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    935115201920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear 2mm ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bushes perished (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,111 miles (+4,501)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,111 miles
    Test number
    637569085155
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and Offside Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear 2mm ( Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension bushes perished (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,610 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,610 miles
    Test number
    452602336193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,610 miles (+4,118)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,610 miles
    Test number
    794916907970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on inner stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,492 miles (+4,775)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,492 miles
    Test number
    234367629703
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass118,717 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    295219713988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,712 miles (+10,225)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    526399931975
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,487 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    470357572680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,394 miles (+10,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,394 miles
    Test number
    232363785012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass89,196 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    563304961159
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail89,162 miles (+12,638)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    416445757104
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass76,524 miles (+10,285)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    567587685133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass66,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    285886294460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,238 miles (+3,270)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    345016994124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass62,968 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,968 miles
    Test number
    215444103271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,175 miles (+4,008)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,175 miles
    Test number
    396237403021
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2-3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

  18. Pass56,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    525088952150
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perished

  19. Fail56,167 miles (+14,163)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    425808752180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perished

  20. Pass42,004 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    378491341000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,473 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    440168780022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,222 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    202300119433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,872 miles
    Test number
    680848408176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 GYS

Does LR05 GYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 GYS expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 GYS?
The MOT on LR05 GYS expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 GYS done?
LR05 GYS was recorded at 137,281 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 6,988 miles a year.
Has LR05 GYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 GYS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 GYS 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 GYS find?
LR05 GYS failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 9 more.

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