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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LR05 KVCMOT history

LR05 KVC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

LR05 KVC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
154,826 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KVC was last recorded at 154,826 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 4,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,084 miles · 16 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,742 miles
Average per year
7,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,826 miles
  • 2023 – 150,084 miles
  • 2022 – 143,722 miles
  • 2021 – 138,966 miles
  • 2019 – 134,360 miles
  • 2018 – 126,560 miles
  • 2017 – 113,058 miles
  • 2016 – 96,090 miles
  • 2015 – 92,514 miles
  • 2014 – 86,260 miles
  • 2013 – 80,178 miles
  • 2012 – 74,116 miles
  • 2011 – 62,186 miles
  • 2010 – 48,908 miles
  • 2009 – 36,657 miles
  • 2008 – 29,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,826 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • 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))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner bolt missing from inner driveshaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,826 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    154,826 miles
    Test number
    869065589655
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,826 miles (+4,742)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,826 miles
    Test number
    932078303771
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,084 miles (+6,362)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,084 miles
    Test number
    472175232472
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,722 miles (+532)5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,722 miles
    Test number
    714218932559
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail143,190 miles (+4,224)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,190 miles
    Test number
    454184331146
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,966 miles
    Test number
    551605818478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,965 miles (+4,605)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    494454825340
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,360 miles (+7,800)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,360 miles
    Test number
    731827403760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,560 miles (+13,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,560 miles
    Test number
    128289122492
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass113,058 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    963774833136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner bolt missing from inner driveshaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail113,053 miles (+16,963)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,053 miles
    Test number
    198138089948
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner bolt missing from inner driveshaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass96,090 miles (+955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,090 miles
    Test number
    579880952782
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail95,135 miles (+282)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    655881079748
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Fuel system component insecure fuel radiator (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner driveshaft joint retaining bolt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail94,853 miles (+2,339)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,853 miles
    Test number
    494396171954
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroding on surfaces and wearing thin

  15. Pass92,514 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    848082767819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,260 miles
    Test number
    787535824380
    • 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. Fail86,260 miles (+6,082)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,260 miles
    Test number
    459595524415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  18. Pass80,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    477729623331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,178 miles (+6,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    196697623366
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    767520722361
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail74,116 miles (+11,930)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    977860822326
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass62,186 miles (+13,278)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    907397021345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass48,908 miles (+12,251)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    450145000463
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  24. Pass36,657 miles (+155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,657 miles
    Test number
    302389229255
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  25. Fail36,502 miles (+7,170)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    640060329244
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  26. Pass29,332 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    312644228400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR05 KVC

Does LR05 KVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KVC expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KVC?
The MOT on LR05 KVC expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KVC done?
LR05 KVC was recorded at 154,826 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 7,988 miles a year.
Has LR05 KVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KVC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 KVC 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 KVC find?
LR05 KVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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