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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 OLMMOT history

LR05 OLM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2026.

LR05 OLM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,107 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OLM was last recorded at 93,107 miles on 15 Mar 2026, 3,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,403 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,704 miles
Average per year
4,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,107 miles
  • 2025 – 89,403 miles
  • 2024 – 86,291 miles
  • 2023 – 82,418 miles
  • 2022 – 78,315 miles
  • 2021 – 74,605 miles
  • 2020 – 70,926 miles
  • 2019 – 65,976 miles
  • 2018 – 61,399 miles
  • 2017 – 55,832 miles
  • 2016 – 49,099 miles
  • 2015 – 41,704 miles
  • 2014 – 34,913 miles
  • 2013 – 28,610 miles
  • 2011 – 20,331 miles
  • 2010 – 11,708 miles
  • 2009 – 7,079 miles
  • 2008 – 6,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,107 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre outer edge cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Various small stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,107 miles (+3,704)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    315454837455
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,403 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    523776906582
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail89,403 miles (+3,112)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,403 miles
    Test number
    224853569554
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass86,291 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    805468762150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,418 miles (+4,103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    122712843622
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass78,315 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    947915945735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,314 miles (+3,709)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    320675580477
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass74,605 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    979863072638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,590 miles (+3,664)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    322629664745
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass70,926 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    861941567131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,976 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    814697586833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,399 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    863791843740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,832 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    324933906724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,099 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,099 miles
    Test number
    178593173174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer edge cracking
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen
  15. Fail49,094 miles (+7,390)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    414225240356
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNo view of rear coil springs (unable to check)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outer edge cracking
    • AdvisoryVarious small stone chips in windscreen
  16. Pass41,704 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    408196625012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,913 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    456740124078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,610 miles (+8,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    635098123036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,331 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,331 miles
    Test number
    217891771232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,708 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    11,708 miles
    Test number
    293895510301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,681 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,681 miles
    Test number
    370747390024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,079 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    7,079 miles
    Test number
    961949199041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,062 miles
    Test number
    610345208144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OLM

Does LR05 OLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OLM is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OLM?
The MOT on LR05 OLM is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OLM done?
LR05 OLM was recorded at 93,107 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2026, an average of 4,858 miles a year.
Has LR05 OLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OLM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 OLM 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 OLM find?
LR05 OLM passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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