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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 KWPMOT history

LR05 KWP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR05 KWP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,469 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KWP was last recorded at 146,469 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,469 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,469 miles
  • 2025 – 146,393 miles
  • 2024 – 142,883 miles
  • 2023 – 122,782 miles
  • 2022 – 119,627 miles
  • 2021 – 117,166 miles
  • 2020 – 107,609 miles
  • 2019 – 100,213 miles
  • 2018 – 97,613 miles
  • 2017 – 90,290 miles
  • 2016 – 85,259 miles
  • 2015 – 71,115 miles
  • 2014 – 61,633 miles
  • 2013 – 51,324 miles
  • 2012 – 48,451 miles
  • 2011 – 40,400 miles
  • 2010 – 32,239 miles
  • 2009 – 27,848 miles
  • 2008 – 14,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear arms bushes started to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear number plate flashing/faint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between middle and rear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,469 miles
    Test number
    126753169596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,469 miles (+76)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,469 miles
    Test number
    786203795179
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,393 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,393 miles
    Test number
    964545832095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail146,381 miles (+3,498)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,381 miles
    Test number
    758969239215
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass142,883 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,883 miles
    Test number
    179211952232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,881 miles (+20,099)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,881 miles
    Test number
    667924218326
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass122,782 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    107349231017
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arms bushes started to split
    • AdvisoryRear number plate flashing/faint
  8. Fail122,781 miles (+3,154)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,781 miles
    Test number
    107918809560
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arms bushes started to split
    • AdvisoryRear number plate flashing/faint
  9. Pass119,627 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    296635665170
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Fail119,626 miles (+2,460)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,626 miles
    Test number
    834092953922
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested due to wrong bulbs (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak between middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. Pass117,166 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,166 miles
    Test number
    121102963425
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on both edges 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. Also worn on inner edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail117,125 miles (+9,516)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,125 miles
    Test number
    373636639909
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on both edges 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. Also worn on inner edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass107,609 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    749255952118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail107,579 miles (+7,366)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    211562407170
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard front cat has evidence of welding, rear cat missing (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass100,213 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    534413294111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,613 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,613 miles
    Test number
    331002987580
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass90,290 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    880974716424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,259 miles (+14,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    141053647757
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass71,115 miles (+9,482)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,115 miles
    Test number
    357488225037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side rear brake disc dirt shield missing.
  20. Pass61,633 miles (+10,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    325707324096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f cv boot weeping
  21. Pass51,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    327606133069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,324 miles (+2,873)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    438175433040
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  23. Pass48,451 miles (+8,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,451 miles
    Test number
    638154182150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass40,400 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,400 miles
    Test number
    885067281122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,252 miles (+8,013)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,252 miles
    Test number
    467692481175
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass32,239 miles (+4,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    571604690167
    • NoteUnable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive plastic panelling
  27. Pass27,848 miles (+283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    800554249351
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  28. Fail27,565 miles (+13,211)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    894021339333
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  29. Pass14,354 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,354 miles
    Test number
    791281738329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,842 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,842 miles
    Test number
    863694698049
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWrong coolant in system at time of test.
  31. Fail13,842 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,842 miles
    Test number
    483943998043
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWrong coolant in system at time of test.

Questions about LR05 KWP

Does LR05 KWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 KWP is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KWP?
The MOT on LR05 KWP is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 KWP done?
LR05 KWP was recorded at 146,469 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has LR05 KWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KWP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 KWP 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 KWP find?
LR05 KWP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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