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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 MVEMOT history

LR05 MVE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 208,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LR05 MVE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
208,868 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MVE was last recorded at 208,868 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,196 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,672 miles
Average per year
8,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,868 miles
  • 2024 – 203,196 miles
  • 2023 – 193,154 miles
  • 2022 – 179,377 miles
  • 2021 – 160,059 miles
  • 2020 – 146,733 miles
  • 2019 – 143,004 miles
  • 2018 – 140,161 miles
  • 2017 – 136,469 miles
  • 2016 – 131,484 miles
  • 2015 – 126,762 miles
  • 2014 – 121,791 miles
  • 2013 – 117,772 miles
  • 2012 – 114,962 miles
  • 2011 – 103,059 miles
  • 2010 – 84,331 miles
  • 2009 – 72,832 miles
  • 2008 – 56,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,868 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,868 miles (+5,672)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,868 miles
    Test number
    900054431457
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass203,196 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,196 miles
    Test number
    368986809229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,154 miles (+13,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,154 miles
    Test number
    410711138484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,377 miles
    Test number
    251387777430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,377 miles (+19,318)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,377 miles
    Test number
    765799992210
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,059 miles
    Test number
    240213470973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,059 miles (+13,326)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,059 miles
    Test number
    963838783272
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass146,733 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,733 miles
    Test number
    815026019442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    143,004 miles
    Test number
    558665161870
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,004 miles (+2,843)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,004 miles
    Test number
    424583472254
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,161 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,161 miles
    Test number
    786727460836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,469 miles (+4,985)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    101393797080
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both front side walls outter have cuts but no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bith rear inner tyre low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass131,484 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    272442542659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,762 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,762 miles
    Test number
    854912268120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,042 miles (+4,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,042 miles
    Test number
    828230605233
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass121,791 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,791 miles
    Test number
    656488304228
    • 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)

  17. Pass117,772 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    208657603263
    • 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)

  18. Pass114,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    897822112255
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin

  19. Fail114,962 miles (+11,903)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,962 miles
    Test number
    188031912243
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin

  20. Pass103,059 miles (+18,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,059 miles
    Test number
    287150451467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    252390540174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,328 miles (+11,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    382150040137
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass72,832 miles (+16,647)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,832 miles
    Test number
    234900899002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    931488688007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MVE

Does LR05 MVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MVE is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MVE?
The MOT on LR05 MVE is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MVE done?
LR05 MVE was recorded at 208,868 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 8,438 miles a year.
Has LR05 MVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MVE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 MVE 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 MVE find?
LR05 MVE passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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