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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 HFAMOT history

LR05 HFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

LR05 HFA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2024
Mileage
143,962 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HFA was last recorded at 143,962 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,945 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,962 miles
  • 2022 – 129,996 miles
  • 2021 – 113,991 miles
  • 2020 – 105,544 miles
  • 2019 – 98,394 miles
  • 2018 – 94,622 miles
  • 2017 – 90,954 miles
  • 2016 – 84,240 miles
  • 2015 – 75,662 miles
  • 2014 – 64,899 miles
  • 2013 – 50,828 miles
  • 2012 – 36,325 miles
  • 2011 – 24,098 miles
  • 2010 – 22,928 miles
  • 2009 – 20,055 miles
  • 2008 – 16,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre ageing

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,962 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,962 miles
    Test number
    326550819843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre ageing

  2. Fail143,945 miles (+13,949)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,945 miles
    Test number
    159625416212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass129,996 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,996 miles
    Test number
    370792479947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail127,975 miles (+13,984)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,975 miles
    Test number
    738375012374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight levelling device not tested

  5. Pass113,991 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,991 miles
    Test number
    182438899923
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Fail113,991 miles (+8,447)12 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,991 miles
    Test number
    391560445739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing CAP MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass105,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    105422184117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,544 miles (+7,150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,544 miles
    Test number
    110623926181
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass98,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    391229561404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,394 miles (+3,772)3 dangerous1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    783221253184
    • DangerousNearside Front *** TYRE PERISHED - CRACKING IN TREAD ***
    • DangerousOffside Front *** TYRE PERISHED - CRACKING IN TREAD ***
    • DangerousOffside Rear **** TYRE PERISHING - AND CRACKING BADLY IN TREAD ****
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ***INNER , FRONT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory***TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***
    • AdvisoryFront ***TYRES WORN ON EDGES ***
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *** INNER , FRONT *** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,622 miles (+3,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    530158846536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass90,954 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,954 miles
    Test number
    611122119907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail90,946 miles (+6,706)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,946 miles
    Test number
    536267094541
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlight Cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Small End no Clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass84,240 miles (+8,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    425569336632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  15. Pass75,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    608992395089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,662 miles (+10,763)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    646922595024
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,899 miles (+14,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,899 miles
    Test number
    339367054091
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edge

  18. Fail50,828 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    716332663087
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteSmall stone chip to windscreen (centre lower)

  19. Pass50,828 miles (+14,503)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,828 miles
    Test number
    816532763001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteSmall stone chip to windscreen (centre lower)

  20. Pass36,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    167174232096
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Fail36,325 miles (+12,227)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    427594832017
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass24,098 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    197382151014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,928 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    324236780113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,055 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,055 miles
    Test number
    562501109191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,315 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,315 miles
    Test number
    611877618155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR05 HFA

Does LR05 HFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HFA expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HFA?
The MOT on LR05 HFA expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HFA done?
LR05 HFA was recorded at 143,962 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 8,179 miles a year.
Has LR05 HFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HFA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HFA 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 HFA find?
LR05 HFA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush borderline; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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