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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 OLEMOT history

LR05 OLE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

LR05 OLE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
133,127 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OLE was last recorded at 133,127 miles on 4 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2022: 12,129 miles, lower than 121,116 miles on 25 Apr 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,127 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,127 miles
  • 2022 – 121,391 miles
  • 2021 – 110,206 miles
  • 2020 – 103,087 miles
  • 2019 – 94,547 miles
  • 2018 – 87,822 miles
  • 2017 – 82,345 miles
  • 2016 – 75,496 miles
  • 2015 – 69,857 miles
  • 2014 – 61,454 miles
  • 2013 – 58,586 miles
  • 2012 – 43,937 miles
  • 2011 – 35,985 miles
  • 2010 – 30,221 miles
  • 2009 – 23,057 miles
  • 2008 – 16,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
  • AdvisoryRear bumper loose on ends

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, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    210353491747
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose on ends

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    368574163973
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper loose on ends

  3. Pass133,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    854827007429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,127 miles (+11,736)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,127 miles
    Test number
    262247856697
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake discs heavily lipped

  5. Pass121,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,391 miles
    Test number
    358036655322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights lenses faded causing poor beam images
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has slow build up assistance

  6. Fail12,129 miles (-108,987)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,129 miles
    Test number
    281304861210
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights lenses faded causing poor beam images
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has slow build up assistance

  7. Fail121,116 miles (+10,910)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,116 miles
    Test number
    473332861760
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated

  8. Pass110,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    463447090887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail110,206 miles (+7,119)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    691037969631
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,087 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,087 miles
    Test number
    941508718469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,547 miles (+6,725)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    874854033141
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    561238436345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure

  13. Fail87,822 miles (+5,477)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,822 miles
    Test number
    683143007947
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass82,345 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    110766944268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    323334630245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,494 miles (+5,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    304535305512
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Fail69,857 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    276441485083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut on outer wall
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented slightly

  18. Pass69,857 miles (+8,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    909601085020
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut on outer wall
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented slightly

  19. Pass61,454 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    186862694459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    376858733396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,586 miles (+6,772)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    417177933451
    • FailureNearside Inner 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 Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteOffside outer sill damage

  22. Pass51,814 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    985664383046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,937 miles
    Test number
    926858082000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,936 miles (+7,951)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    539806082001
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear bumper protruding, loose.

  25. Pass35,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    467114651005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,985 miles (+5,764)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    698893151064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs.

  27. Pass30,221 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    891906390069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,057 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    192717679463
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass23,057 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    942737679075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,913 miles
    Test number
    791938298093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail16,913 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,913 miles
    Test number
    191208998403
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR05 OLE

Does LR05 OLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 OLE expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OLE?
The MOT on LR05 OLE expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 OLE done?
LR05 OLE was recorded at 133,127 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 7,711 miles a year.
Has LR05 OLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OLE has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 OLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 OLE find?
LR05 OLE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 3 more.

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