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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LR05 PXKMOT history

LR05 PXK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 23,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

LR05 PXK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
23,392 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 PXK
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
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 PXK was last recorded at 23,392 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,361 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,392 miles
  • 2024 – 23,361 miles
  • 2022 – 22,330 miles
  • 2020 – 22,693 miles
  • 2019 – 22,624 miles
  • 2017 – 22,615 miles
  • 2016 – 22,605 miles
  • 2015 – 22,426 miles
  • 2014 – 22,364 miles
  • 2013 – 20,176 miles
  • 2012 – 18,414 miles
  • 2011 – 16,349 miles
  • 2010 – 14,338 miles
  • 2009 – 11,936 miles
  • 2008 – 9,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,392 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding

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.

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorating

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front & rear - corrosion to several suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,392 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    115088889893
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroding
  2. Pass23,361 miles (+15)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    23,361 miles
    Test number
    627318895397
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear - corrosion to several suspension components
  3. Fail23,346 miles (+1,016)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    128161016657
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall - marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear - corrosion to several suspension components
  4. Pass22,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    746246956832
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail23,330 miles (+637)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,330 miles
    Test number
    468588390032
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps weathered
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass22,693 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    22,693 miles
    Test number
    721710571504
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside weathered ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorating nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass22,624 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    598824636023
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail22,623 miles (+8)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,623 miles
    Test number
    294782586203
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass22,615 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    369890085237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,605 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    593365154766
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking in tread
  11. Pass22,426 miles (+62)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,426 miles
    Test number
    255676585052
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • NoteNearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating
  12. Pass22,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    499447894024
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail22,364 miles (+29)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    185014594067
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail22,335 miles (+2,159)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    745550884000
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted over both sills
    • NoteNear side front wiper deteriorating
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  15. Pass20,176 miles (+1,762)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,176 miles
    Test number
    466069453034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBody undertray fitted not allowing full ispection of components
    • NoteOff side front tyre outer wall deteriorated
  16. Pass18,414 miles (+2,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    246536172057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,349 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,349 miles
    Test number
    367657581055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    551028270042
    • NotePlastic covers fitted on underside, not allowing full inspection.
  19. Fail14,338 miles (+2,402)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,338 miles
    Test number
    784758970032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted on underside, not allowing full inspection.
  20. Pass11,936 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,936 miles
    Test number
    911466989047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,756 miles
    Test number
    201226408434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 PXK

Does LR05 PXK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 PXK expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 PXK?
The MOT on LR05 PXK expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 PXK done?
LR05 PXK was recorded at 23,392 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 785 miles a year.
Has LR05 PXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 PXK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 PXK 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 PXK find?
LR05 PXK passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing; front and rear suspension components corroding.

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