
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LR05 KXCMOT history
LR05 KXC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 212,904 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,297 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 KXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 KXC was last recorded at 212,904 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Oct 2022: 212,886 miles, lower than 231,262 miles on 13 Oct 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 212,886 miles · 11 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 11,297 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 212,904 miles
- 2021 – 231,262 miles
- 2020 – 175,722 miles
- 2019 – 161,862 miles
- 2018 – 149,410 miles
- 2017 – 137,570 miles
- 2016 – 126,427 miles
- 2015 – 114,441 miles
- 2014 – 95,616 miles
- 2013 – 89,280 miles
- 2012 – 81,534 miles
- 2011 – 74,147 miles
- 2010 – 65,792 miles
- 2009 – 55,548 miles
- 2008 – 50,002 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear sub frame rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside( inner drumsticks) (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering logo sometimes flashing /flickering on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Headlamps have blue tinted bulbs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,904 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 212,904 miles
- Test number
- 399881456506
- AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside( inner drumsticks) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering logo sometimes flashing /flickering on dash
Fail212,886 miles (-18,376)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,886 miles
- Test number
- 566255944598
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside( inner drumsticks) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering logo sometimes flashing /flickering on dash
Pass231,262 miles (+55,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 231,262 miles
- Test number
- 120270713036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,722 miles (+13,860)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 175,722 miles
- Test number
- 562302559878
- AdvisoryCentral center exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust still secure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,862 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 161,862 miles
- Test number
- 493043951200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps have blue tinted bulbs
Fail161,838 miles (+12,428)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,838 miles
- Test number
- 173730993734
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps have blue tinted bulbs
Pass149,410 miles (+11,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,410 miles
- Test number
- 110458650879
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,570 miles (+1,604)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 137,570 miles
- Test number
- 721166451209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,966 miles (+9,539)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,966 miles
- Test number
- 548339745622
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass126,427 miles (+11,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 126,427 miles
- Test number
- 550785835167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass114,441 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 114,441 miles
- Test number
- 511591946557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,377 miles (+71)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,377 miles
- Test number
- 178129974893
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fail114,306 miles (+18,690)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,306 miles
- Test number
- 131488339042
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault not working (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryTraction control not working
Pass95,616 miles (+6,336)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 95,616 miles
- Test number
- 346934204346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Pass89,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 89,280 miles
- Test number
- 107189303370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,280 miles (+7,746)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,280 miles
- Test number
- 627859003325
- Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass81,534 miles (+7,387)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,534 miles
- Test number
- 816224912324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 74,147 miles
- Test number
- 817396701330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,146 miles (+8,354)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,146 miles
- Test number
- 148436901318
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,792 miles (+10,244)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,792 miles
- Test number
- 794107400332
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,548 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 55,548 miles
- Test number
- 321126909313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,120 miles (+4,118)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,120 miles
- Test number
- 162834619123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 50,002 miles
- Test number
- 374344438189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 KXC
- Does LR05 KXC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 KXC expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 KXC?
- The MOT on LR05 KXC expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 KXC done?
- LR05 KXC was recorded at 212,904 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 11,297 miles a year.
- Has LR05 KXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 KXC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 KXC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 KXC find?
- LR05 KXC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: rear sub frame rusty; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside( inner drumsticks); steering logo sometimes flashing /flickering on dash.
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