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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 MVGMOT history

LR05 MVG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LR05 MVG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2027
Mileage
96,235 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MVG was last recorded at 96,235 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,235 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,235 miles
  • 2025 – 92,237 miles
  • 2024 – 87,782 miles
  • 2023 – 82,770 miles
  • 2021 – 79,358 miles
  • 2020 – 69,535 miles
  • 2019 – 53,863 miles
  • 2018 – 50,604 miles
  • 2017 – 47,281 miles
  • 2016 – 44,494 miles
  • 2015 – 39,375 miles
  • 2014 – 34,663 miles
  • 2013 – 32,137 miles
  • 2012 – 26,090 miles
  • 2011 – 23,204 miles
  • 2010 – 17,281 miles
  • 2009 – 15,405 miles
  • 2008 – 12,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,235 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,235 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    538243181117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,235 miles (+3,998)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    463753663485
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,237 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    942311266130
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,237 miles (+4,455)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    181472635841
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,782 miles (+3,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    588841368094
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,207 miles
    Test number
    758852537314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,207 miles (+1,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,207 miles
    Test number
    621668291692
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass82,770 miles (+3,412)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    587273699828
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,358 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    552751682083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,535 miles (+15,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,535 miles
    Test number
    174121801502
    • AdvisoryFront disces worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gater pin holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower windscreen cracked

  11. Pass53,863 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,863 miles
    Test number
    791588371111
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail53,819 miles (+3,215)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    183271678225
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass50,604 miles (+3,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,604 miles
    Test number
    801419374913
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass47,281 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    294691361274
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass44,494 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    182974903771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass39,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    396547315133
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail39,375 miles (+4,712)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    835117915105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass34,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,663 miles
    Test number
    788064314195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,663 miles (+2,526)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,663 miles
    Test number
    499022514127
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass32,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    408733213188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail32,137 miles (+6,047)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    729482813149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,090 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,090 miles
    Test number
    295000712453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,204 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    979092601173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,281 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,281 miles
    Test number
    203352410187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,259 miles (+1,854)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,259 miles
    Test number
    550191210170
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass15,405 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,405 miles
    Test number
    402617019185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,215 miles
    Test number
    821669518163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 MVG

Does LR05 MVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MVG is valid until 18 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MVG?
The MOT on LR05 MVG is valid until 18 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MVG done?
LR05 MVG was recorded at 96,235 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has LR05 MVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MVG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 MVG 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 MVG find?
LR05 MVG passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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