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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LR05 OKUMOT history

LR05 OKU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LR05 OKU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,649 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OKU was last recorded at 134,649 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 22,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,755 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22,894 miles
Average per year
6,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,649 miles
  • 2025 – 111,755 miles
  • 2024 – 83,337 miles
  • 2023 – 76,520 miles
  • 2022 – 69,841 miles
  • 2021 – 64,634 miles
  • 2020 – 61,805 miles
  • 2019 – 61,479 miles
  • 2018 – 60,496 miles
  • 2016 – 58,155 miles
  • 2015 – 54,857 miles
  • 2014 – 52,243 miles
  • 2013 – 49,659 miles
  • 2012 – 47,198 miles
  • 2011 – 44,802 miles
  • 2010 – 41,193 miles
  • 2009 – 36,963 miles
  • 2008 – 24,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,649 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    737074467638
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail134,649 miles (+22,894)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    387623539482
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,755 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,755 miles
    Test number
    432581601446
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside
  4. Fail110,564 miles (+27,227)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,564 miles
    Test number
    204946169324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside
  5. Pass83,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    458991793513
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail83,337 miles (+6,817)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    407116420397
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass76,520 miles (+6,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,520 miles
    Test number
    393263219938
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    383111861969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail69,841 miles (+5,207)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,841 miles
    Test number
    459073925745
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass64,634 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    372245019881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,805 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    394490238714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    722575183556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,479 miles (+983)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    290660296824
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass60,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    482797137622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,496 miles (+2,341)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    825936993662
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass58,155 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,155 miles
    Test number
    903442035624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,857 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    701042905514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,243 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    786001434331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass49,659 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    338544723366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres cracking
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail49,659 miles (+2,461)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    939694123301
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r tyres cracking
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass47,198 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    827601122366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,802 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    307701621382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,193 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    980933630304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,963 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    753168839350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,191 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,191 miles
    Test number
    840641279049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,945 miles
    Test number
    140718568424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OKU

Does LR05 OKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OKU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OKU?
The MOT on LR05 OKU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OKU done?
LR05 OKU was recorded at 134,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,118 miles a year.
Has LR05 OKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OKU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 OKU 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 OKU find?
LR05 OKU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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