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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 NBMMOT history

LR05 NBM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

LR05 NBM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
135,320 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NBM was last recorded at 135,320 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2017: 14,723 miles, lower than 109,347 miles on 6 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,505 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,320 miles
  • 2022 – 133,505 miles
  • 2021 – 130,770 miles
  • 2020 – 127,875 miles
  • 2019 – 124,468 miles
  • 2018 – 119,937 miles
  • 2017 – 14,723 miles
  • 2016 – 109,347 miles
  • 2015 – 102,952 miles
  • 2014 – 92,383 miles
  • 2013 – 82,228 miles
  • 2012 – 71,747 miles
  • 2011 – 61,670 miles
  • 2010 – 50,682 miles
  • 2009 – 41,255 miles
  • 2008 – 30,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryO/s headlamp bracket cracked

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,320 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,320 miles
    Test number
    970306567733
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp bracket cracked

  2. Fail135,320 miles (+1,815)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,320 miles
    Test number
    203354185780
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp bracket cracked

  3. Pass133,505 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    856658465887
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s head lamp washer jet missing - squirting fluid forward of vehicle

  4. Fail133,505 miles (+2,735)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    835366452716
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s head lamp washer jet missing - squirting fluid forward of vehicle

  5. Pass130,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,770 miles
    Test number
    564141219162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail130,767 miles (+2,892)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,767 miles
    Test number
    462562651115
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,875 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    831835487834
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass124,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,468 miles
    Test number
    910801951640
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror deteriorating

  9. Fail124,467 miles (+4,530)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,467 miles
    Test number
    593396133170
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror deteriorating

  10. Pass119,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,937 miles
    Test number
    535399312734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail119,937 miles (+105,214)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,937 miles
    Test number
    505994740122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass14,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    611202590480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail14,723 miles (-94,624)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,723 miles
    Test number
    363088297572
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,347 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    250576555987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,952 miles (+10,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,952 miles
    Test number
    849033175044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,383 miles (+10,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    128336574450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,228 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    535244683066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,747 miles (+10,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    735577582010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass61,670 miles (+10,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    348867481050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,682 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    130391070035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,255 miles (+10,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    834089099037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderbody shields fitted.

  22. Pass30,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    682571608173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NBM

Does LR05 NBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 NBM expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NBM?
The MOT on LR05 NBM expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 NBM done?
LR05 NBM was recorded at 135,320 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has LR05 NBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NBM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 NBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 NBM find?
LR05 NBM passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted rim, and 3 more.

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