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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 MVPMOT history

LR05 MVP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR05 MVP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
176,677 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MVP was last recorded at 176,677 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 12,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,664 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,013 miles
Average per year
7,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,677 miles
  • 2025 – 164,664 miles
  • 2024 – 157,210 miles
  • 2023 – 148,136 miles
  • 2022 – 138,570 miles
  • 2021 – 135,061 miles
  • 2020 – 131,831 miles
  • 2019 – 125,556 miles
  • 2018 – 118,725 miles
  • 2017 – 110,877 miles
  • 2016 – 106,688 miles
  • 2015 – 102,363 miles
  • 2014 – 95,049 miles
  • 2013 – 87,515 miles
  • 2012 – 73,533 miles
  • 2011 – 67,152 miles
  • 2010 – 60,953 miles
  • 2009 – 54,115 miles
  • 2008 – 49,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,677 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,677 miles (+12,013)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    176,677 miles
    Test number
    617384785977
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,664 miles (+7,454)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,664 miles
    Test number
    786414882013
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,210 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    142252098690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,210 miles (+9,074)1 dangerous2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    103052902909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,136 miles (+9,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    327518943578
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass138,570 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,570 miles
    Test number
    368710755675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,061 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    713924844978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,058 miles (+3,227)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    413166389511
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass131,831 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,831 miles
    Test number
    866907806695
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail131,830 miles (+6,274)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    242962611470
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass125,556 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    588487812315
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail125,556 miles (+6,831)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    320881598303
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass118,725 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,725 miles
    Test number
    363429694688
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail118,718 miles (+7,841)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,718 miles
    Test number
    560695845279
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass110,877 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    780417282173
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail110,877 miles (+4,189)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    522997682866
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass106,688 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    105456763885
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps very poor

  18. Pass102,363 miles (+7,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    841168162090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,049 miles (+7,534)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,049 miles
    Test number
    325296144455
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteScreen damage behind mirror outside drivers view.

  20. Pass87,515 miles (+13,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    295100953253
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass73,533 miles (+6,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    375762432173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass67,152 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    288932531186
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing uneven

  23. Fail67,151 miles (+6,198)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    526974321171
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing uneven

  24. Pass60,953 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    552570010182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,115 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    401234719162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,139 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,139 miles
    Test number
    812208508132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

  27. Fail49,132 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    274509498019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Questions about LR05 MVP

Does LR05 MVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 MVP is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MVP?
The MOT on LR05 MVP is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 MVP done?
LR05 MVP was recorded at 176,677 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
Has LR05 MVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MVP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MVP 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 MVP find?
LR05 MVP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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