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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 MUYMOT history

LR05 MUY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LR05 MUY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,833 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MUY was last recorded at 115,833 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2014: 10,058 miles, lower than 81,905 miles on 10 Jul 2013.

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
115,067 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,833 miles
  • 2025 – 115,067 miles
  • 2024 – 114,254 miles
  • 2022 – 112,210 miles
  • 2021 – 110,950 miles
  • 2020 – 109,628 miles
  • 2019 – 107,260 miles
  • 2018 – 102,793 miles
  • 2017 – 97,998 miles
  • 2016 – 93,961 miles
  • 2015 – 90,308 miles
  • 2014 – 10,058 miles
  • 2013 – 81,905 miles
  • 2012 – 71,508 miles
  • 2011 – 63,514 miles
  • 2010 – 57,979 miles
  • 2009 – 46,243 miles
  • 2008 – 35,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake reading low foot & handbrake
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamps starting to mist up

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Both front wipers smearing badly

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,833 miles (+766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    956010708338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake reading low foot & handbrake
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps starting to mist up

  2. Pass115,067 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    186326331018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,254 miles (+2,044)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    789962310553
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps starting to mist up

  4. Pass112,210 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,210 miles
    Test number
    609196252967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,208 miles (+1,258)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,208 miles
    Test number
    227556710135
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass110,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    619222506768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

  7. Fail110,950 miles (+1,322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,950 miles
    Test number
    836486267811
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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))

  8. Pass109,628 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,628 miles
    Test number
    762837322428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    466093634098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,260 miles (+4,467)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    503386740907
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass102,793 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,793 miles
    Test number
    145885702127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass97,998 miles (+4,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    429142470337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass93,961 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    415072009905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,308 miles
    Test number
    685160845164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,308 miles (+80,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,308 miles
    Test number
    748980345114
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass10,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    10,058 miles
    Test number
    209631194427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,058 miles (-71,847)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,058 miles
    Test number
    547671194145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass81,905 miles (+10,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    766831393107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,508 miles (+7,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    199222802126
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass63,514 miles (+5,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    636800411144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,979 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    922120410199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEngine light on

  22. Fail57,979 miles (+11,736)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,979 miles
    Test number
    944340510123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEngine light on

  23. Pass46,243 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    162691399460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,591 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    542636998033
    • DangerousBoth front wipers smearing badly
    • NoteBoth front brake discs look worn thin and scored

  25. Fail35,577 miles4 dangerous9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    682104998078
    • DangerousBoth front wipers smearing badly
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake discs look worn thin and scored
    • DangerousOffside front brake pads worn very very thin
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs look worn thin and scored
    • NoteOffside rear brake pads worn thin

Questions about LR05 MUY

Does LR05 MUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MUY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MUY?
The MOT on LR05 MUY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MUY done?
LR05 MUY was recorded at 115,833 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has LR05 MUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MUY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 MUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 MUY find?
LR05 MUY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake reading low foot & handbrake; both headlamps starting to mist up.

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