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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 HDJMOT history

LR05 HDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 31,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LR05 HDJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,962 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HDJ was last recorded at 31,962 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 3,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,368 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,594 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,962 miles
  • 2025 – 28,368 miles
  • 2024 – 24,859 miles
  • 2023 – 20,590 miles
  • 2022 – 20,007 miles
  • 2021 – 19,996 miles
  • 2020 – 19,937 miles
  • 2019 – 19,447 miles
  • 2018 – 18,884 miles
  • 2017 – 18,271 miles
  • 2016 – 17,196 miles
  • 2015 – 15,777 miles
  • 2014 – 14,968 miles
  • 2013 – 13,545 miles
  • 2012 – 12,253 miles
  • 2011 – 10,762 miles
  • 2010 – 9,276 miles
  • 2009 – 8,098 miles
  • 2008 – 6,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,962 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    567569537418
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail31,962 miles (+3,594)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,962 miles
    Test number
    312792649946
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass28,368 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    878819573268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    885024046214
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail24,859 miles (+4,269)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    770128337316
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass20,590 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,590 miles
    Test number
    954318395593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,007 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    423396718953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,996 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    689038940014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,937 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    685862555941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,447 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    19,447 miles
    Test number
    446659305413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,884 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,884 miles
    Test number
    950673786612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,271 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,271 miles
    Test number
    981495863106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,196 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,196 miles
    Test number
    128247010030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,777 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,777 miles
    Test number
    138884885003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,968 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,968 miles
    Test number
    696360484013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,545 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,545 miles
    Test number
    348330173073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    539338662045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail12,253 miles (+1,491)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,253 miles
    Test number
    868478062054
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass10,762 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,762 miles
    Test number
    165559961470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,276 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,276 miles
    Test number
    692860670053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,098 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,098 miles
    Test number
    984390879018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,534 miles
    Test number
    163814178065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HDJ

Does LR05 HDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HDJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HDJ?
The MOT on LR05 HDJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HDJ done?
LR05 HDJ was recorded at 31,962 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has LR05 HDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HDJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HDJ 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 HDJ find?
LR05 HDJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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