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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 MTUMOT history

LR05 MTU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LR05 MTU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,529 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MTU was last recorded at 71,529 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2016: 36,952 miles, lower than 195,341 miles on 13 Oct 2015.

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
68,221 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
3,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,529 miles
  • 2025 – 68,221 miles
  • 2024 – 66,236 miles
  • 2023 – 63,383 miles
  • 2022 – 60,303 miles
  • 2021 – 56,323 miles
  • 2020 – 53,652 miles
  • 2019 – 49,419 miles
  • 2018 – 44,558 miles
  • 2016 – 36,986 miles
  • 2015 – 195,341 miles
  • 2014 – 25,501 miles
  • 2013 – 25,186 miles
  • 2012 – 24,205 miles
  • 2011 – 22,770 miles
  • 2010 – 20,680 miles
  • 2009 – 18,582 miles
  • 2008 – 16,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,529 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    923444238551
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  2. Fail71,529 miles (+3,308)2 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,529 miles
    Test number
    685348555836
    • MajorNearside 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged

  3. Pass68,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    378807350760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,220 miles (+1,984)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,220 miles
    Test number
    544468177101
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracking or perishing, and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass66,236 miles (+2,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    183734983149
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,383 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    674308669368
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch semi seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail63,379 miles (+3,076)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    988631447998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet safety catch semi seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    674091674239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror surround damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,303 miles (+3,980)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    260052750049
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror surround damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,323 miles (+2,671)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,323 miles
    Test number
    986287048086
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Pass53,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    811587641733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,652 miles (+4,233)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    774998623719
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass49,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    468519484755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail49,419 miles (+4,861)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    981285450901
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass44,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    992844906560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,558 miles (+7,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    926267684082
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  17. Pass36,986 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    937384400220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,952 miles (-158,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,952 miles
    Test number
    641340160609
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass195,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    195,341 miles
    Test number
    773435908055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail195,341 miles (+169,840)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,341 miles
    Test number
    552259087539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass25,501 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,501 miles
    Test number
    705726774070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,186 miles (+981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    207677383096
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  23. Pass24,205 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    359552972074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,770 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,770 miles
    Test number
    928038061090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,680 miles (+2,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,680 miles
    Test number
    133527360459
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres perishing
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres perishing

  26. Fail18,582 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    350212169012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass18,582 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    641072369093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    451902798016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MTU

Does LR05 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MTU is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MTU?
The MOT on LR05 MTU is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MTU done?
LR05 MTU was recorded at 71,529 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,026 miles a year.
Has LR05 MTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MTU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 MTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 MTU find?
LR05 MTU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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