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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 MZLMOT history

LR05 MZL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

LR05 MZL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
152,522 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 MZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 MZL was last recorded at 152,522 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 7,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,774 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,748 miles
Average per year
8,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,522 miles
  • 2023 – 144,774 miles
  • 2021 – 132,390 miles
  • 2020 – 120,993 miles
  • 2019 – 112,362 miles
  • 2018 – 103,708 miles
  • 2017 – 94,648 miles
  • 2016 – 83,488 miles
  • 2015 – 69,544 miles
  • 2014 – 57,463 miles
  • 2013 – 48,469 miles
  • 2012 – 41,063 miles
  • 2011 – 36,487 miles
  • 2010 – 30,730 miles
  • 2009 – 24,553 miles
  • 2008 – 16,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,522 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    822034033388
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail152,522 miles (+7,748)2 dangerous1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    969176162898
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass144,774 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    857261804539
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail144,774 miles (+12,384)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,774 miles
    Test number
    374581835479
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,390 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,390 miles
    Test number
    319640968369
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  6. Fail132,390 miles (+11,397)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,390 miles
    Test number
    779981694253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  7. Pass120,993 miles (+130)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,993 miles
    Test number
    938427933288
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,863 miles (+8,501)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    944340589813
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,362 miles (+8,654)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    201339581215
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass103,708 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    893780977240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,648 miles (+11,160)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    849018348155
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre spliting on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHi level brake light not working

  12. Pass83,488 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    135185906712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail83,469 miles (+13,925)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,469 miles
    Test number
    419117104316
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,544 miles (+12,081)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    286065505175
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass57,463 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    705916804116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,469 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    855199143027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass41,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    189448252410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,063 miles (+4,576)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    906335552064
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,487 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,487 miles
    Test number
    517104261009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,730 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    483062840087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,553 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    604694849077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    752397668012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,125 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,125 miles
    Test number
    734176668088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR05 MZL

Does LR05 MZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 MZL expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 MZL?
The MOT on LR05 MZL expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 MZL done?
LR05 MZL was recorded at 152,522 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 8,397 miles a year.
Has LR05 MZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 MZL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 MZL 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 MZL find?
LR05 MZL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 8 more.

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