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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.

LR05 KXC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass212,904 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. Pass137,570 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,570 miles
    Test number
    721166451209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass114,441 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,441 miles
    Test number
    511591946557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass89,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,280 miles
    Test number
    107189303370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass81,534 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,534 miles
    Test number
    816224912324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    817396701330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass54,120 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    162834619123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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