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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 KWSMOT history

LR05 KWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

LR05 KWS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,315 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KWS was last recorded at 145,315 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 2,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,553 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,762 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,315 miles
  • 2024 – 142,553 miles
  • 2023 – 136,637 miles
  • 2022 – 135,347 miles
  • 2021 – 129,451 miles
  • 2020 – 121,543 miles
  • 2019 – 103,098 miles
  • 2018 – 82,017 miles
  • 2017 – 73,034 miles
  • 2016 – 71,724 miles
  • 2015 – 66,669 miles
  • 2013 – 63,145 miles
  • 2012 – 59,297 miles
  • 2011 – 55,975 miles
  • 2010 – 53,952 miles
  • 2009 – 51,791 miles
  • 2008 – 49,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,315 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has a bump no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,315 miles (+2,762)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    975461896261
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has a bump no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,553 miles (+5,916)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,553 miles
    Test number
    629137590640
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass136,637 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,637 miles
    Test number
    615166511512
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure

  4. Pass135,347 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,347 miles
    Test number
    317277635016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,451 miles (+7,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,451 miles
    Test number
    683436672182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass121,543 miles (+18,445)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    551887100096
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,098 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    209185922402
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,098 miles (+21,081)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    589422480372
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,017 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    506605678786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,034 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    277428690081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,724 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    725655031569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,669 miles (+3,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    765903035044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass63,145 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    588434203270
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

  14. Fail63,145 miles (+3,848)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    898648793167
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

  15. Pass59,297 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    339768002459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    869534421226
    • NoteSlight bind on rear offside brake

  17. Fail55,975 miles (+2,023)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    898924421258
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteSlight bind on rear offside brake

  18. Pass53,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    323026610492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,950 miles (+2,159)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,950 miles
    Test number
    714166410299
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront no.plate slight damage

  20. Pass51,791 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,791 miles
    Test number
    910438009233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth numberplates slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail51,791 miles (+2,336)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,791 miles
    Test number
    624568109245
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth numberplates slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass49,455 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    382406828467
    • NoteAll/brake/disc/have.surface/rust

Questions about LR05 KWS

Does LR05 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KWS expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KWS?
The MOT on LR05 KWS expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KWS done?
LR05 KWS was recorded at 145,315 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has LR05 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KWS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 KWS 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 KWS find?
LR05 KWS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front wing has a bump no sharp edges, and 4 more.

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