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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LR05 KYFMOT history

LR05 KYF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

LR05 KYF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
131,112 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 KYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 KYF was last recorded at 131,112 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 2,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,701 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,411 miles
Average per year
6,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,112 miles
  • 2024 – 128,701 miles
  • 2023 – 126,491 miles
  • 2022 – 126,332 miles
  • 2021 – 126,198 miles
  • 2019 – 124,138 miles
  • 2018 – 123,490 miles
  • 2017 – 122,663 miles
  • 2016 – 121,013 miles
  • 2015 – 110,092 miles
  • 2014 – 98,180 miles
  • 2013 – 90,168 miles
  • 2012 – 86,133 miles
  • 2011 – 76,058 miles
  • 2010 – 57,816 miles
  • 2009 – 39,522 miles
  • 2008 – 24,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,112 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,112 miles (+2,411)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    143312122900
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass128,701 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    849240758203
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail128,701 miles (+2,210)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    345090074787
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass126,491 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    416636085858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass126,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,332 miles
    Test number
    880076744129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail126,332 miles (+134)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,332 miles
    Test number
    464842501686
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,198 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,198 miles
    Test number
    270022064850
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail126,198 miles (+2,060)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,198 miles
    Test number
    128145928255
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass124,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    189450625893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail124,138 miles (+648)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    655724208573
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 manufacturers limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass123,490 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    902783299403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail123,485 miles (+822)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    420197132094
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass122,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    768101622120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on the outer edge

  14. Fail122,663 miles (+1,650)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    506142512420
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished on the outer edge

  15. Pass121,013 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    421654281397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted seat and seatbelt not tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail121,013 miles (+10,921)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,013 miles
    Test number
    656537579744
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted seat and seatbelt not tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass110,092 miles (+11,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,092 miles
    Test number
    635762955105
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass98,180 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    925063854165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,168 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    147380853157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass90,168 miles (+4,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,168 miles
    Test number
    759040353127
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass86,133 miles (+10,075)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    795031752159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass76,058 miles (+18,242)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    739936541142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,816 miles (+18,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,816 miles
    Test number
    834147340192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,522 miles (+14,801)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    703168549111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,721 miles
    Test number
    871132148142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 KYF

Does LR05 KYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 KYF expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 KYF?
The MOT on LR05 KYF expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 KYF done?
LR05 KYF was recorded at 131,112 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 6,225 miles a year.
Has LR05 KYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 KYF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 KYF 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 KYF find?
LR05 KYF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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